Healthcare Therapy Assistant (Canberra)

Responsibilities

• Support therapists and other professional staff in carrying out prescribed therapy treatment or treatment process.
• To porter clients, such as from the various departments (day care blocks) to the rehab department in accordance to clients’ treatment schedule.
• To ensure the safety and well-being of the clients under your care at all times. To be aware of safety procedures and never to leave clients unattended.
• To provide person-centric model of care in daily operations.
• To monitor clients during treatment to ensure their safety.
• Assist clients in Activities of Daily Living (ADL), such as:
  • Toileting and elimination needs
  • Urinary catheterization and care of urinary drainage system (If required)
• To assist clients with other nursing care or first aid (e.g., wound dressing).
• Prepare clients and therapy equipment prior to therapy sessions.
• Support or conduct routine exercises/ group therapy/ activities session as formatted by the therapists.
• Donning and doffing of prosthetics, orthotics etc. when necessary.
• To provide relevant feedback on clients’ behavior and any observed concers to the therapist.
• Maintain and ensure the proper functioning of therapy equipment. Report any faults or repairs needed promptly.
• Keep the department clean and organized, and ensuring that it is properly secured at the end of each working day.
• To work in liaison with the volunteers who are supporting in client activities/sessions.
• To actively participate in:
  • Staff meetings
  • Case conference
  • In-service and client/caregiver support programmes
• Perform any other duties as required.

Requirements

• Minimum Secondary education or equivalent.
• WSQ Certificate in Healthcare Support (Nursing Care) or other relevant certificate preferred.
• A team player with good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proficient in English or Chinese; ability to converse in local dialects is an advantage.
• Prior experience in caring for clients with dementia is preferred.