Physio Therapy Aide(PTA)

at  GREEN AVENUE PTE LTD

JOB DESCRIPTIONS

• Assists the Registered Physiotherapist (PT) to assess and identify individual needs of residents and formulate/develop, implement appropriate individualised physiotherapy treatment programs.
• Assists PT to evaluate and document residents’ physiotherapy needs and progress at regular intervals, monitor training programs and review their effectiveness.
• Assists PT to provide care-giver training in resident-handling and Nursing Home’s exercise programmes.
• Assists PT to provide consultation and support to care-givers regarding residents’ status and physiotherapy related matters.

• Attends continuing conferences / relevant training programs, as a whenever available, so as to update and upgrade her/him clinical knowledge and skills.

• Consults / refers to Supervisor (i.e. Registered PT) as necessary - in the performance of her/him duties.

• Updating / documenting all treated residents’ clinical indicators data into their respective Physiotherapy files daily.

• Participates in 6-monthly Multi-disciplinary Rounds chaired by the In-House Physician.
• Any other duties as directed by Supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE

• Holds a Diploma or Bachelor Degree in Physiotherapy (for foreign worker).
• Holds the Allied Health Professionals Council (AHPC) Registered license.
• Candidate with 2-3 years’ experience.
• Ability to communicate with all levels of staff/residents.
  Reports to: Physiotherapist-in-charge/Supervisor Therapy & Director of Nursin

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists PT to maintain efficient records of residents and proper documentation.
• Assists PT to handle administrative duties relevant to departmental work and responsibilities as duly delegated, e.g. resident clinical indicators data, residents’ monthly reports, etc.
• Deputises PT (during her absence) to supervise new PTAs and the Activities Coordinator.

- Consults / refers to Supervisor (i.e. Registered PT) as necessary - in the performance of her/him duties.

• Updating / documenting all treated residents’ clinical indicators data into their respective Physiotherapy files daily.
• Participates in 6-monthly Multi-disciplinary Rounds chaired by the In-House Physician.
• Any other duties as directed by Supervisor