Therapy Aide

The Therapy Aide supports the Occupational Therapist (OT / Physiotherapist (PT) in administering therapy services to our clients, as well as assisting in documentation such as reporting, filing and preparation of reports.

• Assist therapist in implementing individual group treatments to clients in the centre or carry out planned therapy sessions as defined by the OT/PT

• Assist OT/PT in procedures that include ambulation, gait training, active and passive exercise and muscular re-education with the use of mobility aids and equipment

• Receive and prepare clients for rehabilitative therapy

• Assist OT/PT in setting up apparatus for clients' usage

• Supervise and oversee clients who are practising their exercises while OT/PT is engaged in treating other patients. Monitor clients during heat and any other electrotherapy treatment.

• Make splints and pressure garments under OT/PT supervision.

• Take blood pressure and temperature of clients before exercises

• Monitor clients mobility and alert nursing staff or OT/PT on abnormality for immediate follow-up

• Ensure the safety of clients during therapy sessions

• Maintain updated documentation of all treatment record / case notes of clients

• Assist in keeping therapy areas tidy and ready for treatment; clean therapy equipment; change pillow cases / towels and maintain general cleanliness and hygiene of the centre

• Maintain stock / inventory of therapy items, equipment and domestic items required by the centre. Help with the ordering of departmental stocks from various stores

• Evaluate and document clients' therapy needs, progress and review every three monthly.

• Assist in serving meals and drinks, and feeding patients.

• Escort patients to and fro between their homes and the Senior Care Centre.
  

Job Requirements

• Candidate must hold a WSQ Certificate in Therapy Support