Job Summary:
The core function of the position is to provide physiotherapy services to frail elderly in their home. The job holder also leads the effort to put in place a framework for fitness and functional training within the community wellness hub
Principal Responsibilities and Duties:
Community Wellness Hub-Gym programme
- Work with head of department to develop framework, course structure for fitness and functional training.
- Identify community needs and designing programmes to meet new needs
- Evaluate and identify gaps in services to develop strategies for service improvement
- Establish necessary policy and work processes to ensure efficient delivery of the service and the safety of clients and staff.
- Ensure that staff involved in the delivery of fitness and functional training are trained and equipped.
- Support Community Enablement Programme by organizing and conducting talks/activities.
Day Rehabilitation Centre
- Work with client and/or caregiver to assess and monitor client’s treatment progress
- Ensure accurate and timely documentation of client’s condition according to MOH service requirement.
- Liaise with other internal and external healthcare or non healthcare workers caring for the same patient to plan, execute and appraise patient care plan and progress.
- Provide or activate care giver training to patients/caregivers and evaluate the effectiveness of the programme by assessing the improvement in care and caregiver/s coping response.
- Train and mentor junior therapists, therapy assistant and student.
- Improve existing workflow, processes, structures for home and centre-based services to increase productivity
- Adhere to code of professional conduct according to Allied Health Professional Guidelines.
- Participate in professional development activities and projects (e.g training, quality improvement project, research or any new initiatives as assigned
Essential Skills and Qualifications:
- Degree in Physiotherapy.
- At least 5 years of experience providing physiotherapy to the elderly.
- Strong knowledge of community engagement and needs assessment
- Familiar with the health care sector, key stakeholders in the sector and resources available.
