Therapy Assistant

Overview

The individual could work at times in a collaborative, interdisciplinary team with speech, occupational and physiotherapists, physicians, audiologists, psychologists and social workers. Being diligent, flexible and resourceful is essential.

• Assist therapists in assessing patient's status for suitability to start therapy sessions or continue with therapy session.
• Assist therapists in carrying out treatment plans.
• Assist therapists in recording therapy sessions according to template sets.
• Adhere to infection control procedures.
• Communicate information of therapy sessions to therapists.
• Conduct daily basic or routine group therapy.
• Educate patients on the use of therapeutic aids or assistive devices as prescribed by therapists.
• Educate patients and caregivers on therapeutic interventions as instructed by therapists.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety of therapy areas.
• Maintain inventories and equipment for the department.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives.
• Perform administrative duties.
• Perform therapy procedures according to protocols as instructed by therapists.
• Prepare patients, materials and equipment for assessments or therapy.
• Able to handle physically demanding work, multi-task and work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment

• Degree in Physiotherapy
• More than 2 years of experience in similar position in hospital setting.
• Must be able to follow Work Schedules: Mondays to Fridays and Full Alternate Saturdays: 0800 hrs to 1700 hrs
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficient IT skills (Eg: using Microsoft Words and Excel)
• Service oriented, customer focused and Team Player