Therapy Assistant

at  NTUC Health

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

NTUC Health Co-operative Limited (NTUC Health) is an NTUC social enterprise that provides a comprehensive and integrated suite of quality and affordable health and eldercare services to meet the growing needs of families and their dependents. Building on more than four decades of experience and expertise, NTUC Health is among the largest senior day care, nursing home and home personal care providers in Singapore. It also offers other services for seniors such as an active ageing hub, senior activity centres, community support for vulnerable seniors, and a sheltered / senior group home. In addition, it runs a chain of dental clinics, and a family medicine clinic
DESIGNATION : Therapy Assistant (Centre of Excellence)

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum WSQ Certificate / Advance Certificate in Therapy Services
• Literate in English
• Ability to speak a local dialect/language will be helpful
• Possess basic computer skills

You will assist the Therapists in safe residents handling and care during treatments. Your responsibilities include ensuring the smooth operation of the department such as preparing treatment area, the resident, equipment and materials.

• Assist Therapist in all activities of therapy treatment
• Transport residents safely to and from treatment areas, secure them into or onto therapy equipment.
• Instruct, motivate, safeguard and assist residents in practicing exercises and functional activities, under direction of Therapist or medical staff.
• Observe patients during treatment to compile and evaluate data on patients’ responses and progress, and report to Therapist for quality care improvement.
• Ensure tidiness and cleanliness of therapy area and disinfect equipment after treatment.
• Ensure adequate stock of resident supplies and expendables for the department