Job Descriptions:
- Assists the Registered Physiotherapist(PT) to assess and indentify 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 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 upgrade her clinical knowledge and skills.
- Consults/refers to Supervisor(i.e. Registered :PT)as necessary - in the performance of her 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.
Responsibilities
- Assists PT to maintain efficient records of residents and proper documentation.
- Assist 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 Activities Coordinator.
Qualifications:
- Hold a Diploma or Bachelor Degree in Physiotherapy(for foreign worker).
- Holds a Certificate Therapy Services and oreferably with other relevant Qualification(for local worker).
- Preferably a female candidate with 1-2 years' experience.
- Ability to communicate with all levels of staff/residents.
Qualifications/Experience:
- Holds the Allied Health Professionals Council(AHPC) Registered license.
- Holds a Diploma or Bachelor Degraa in Physiotherapy.
- Preferably a female candidate with 2-3 years' experience.
- Ability to communicate with all levels of staff/residents.