Responsibilities
- Work closely with the multidisciplinary care team to provide clients with a seamless delivery of care which is of high-quality, safe and cost-efficient and communicate and work effectively with the team in executing individualised care plan for clients require custodial care, maintenance activities and/or rehabilitation services
- Assist in preparing the rehabilitation room(s), occupational therapy room by following prescribed procedures and protocols, including tidying therapy areas and assisting in cleaning of equipment and area(s)
- Prepare clients for physical or occupational therapies treatment by welcoming and providing and assisting clients into therapeutic apparels, and escorting elderly clients to the washroom
- Assist the therapist(s) in implementing rehabilitation programmes and therapy works to clients including setting up / supervising / assisting clients in the performance of therapeutic activities / exercises, such as helping clients onto exercise equipment, positioning clients on equipment, and monitoring motion and performing prescribed exercises and strengthening techniques, etc
- Educate clients by demonstrating proper use of equipment and exercise routines
- Assist in setting up inventory list of equipment and medical supplies by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies; and verifying receipt of supplies
- Ensure operation of rehabilitation equipment by completing routine maintenance requirements; following manufacturers’ instructions; troubleshooting and reporting of malfunctions; calling for repairs
- Assist in preparing materials for conducting of recreational programmes and events
- Assist FHGCC’s driver in transporting client from home to FHGCC and return trip when assigned
- Perform basic data entry and retrieval of data when required
Requirements
- Certificate in Therapy Services
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Basic computer skills in Microsoft Office – MS Word and Excel
- Preferably with at least 2 years working experience as Therapy Aide or in eldercare setting
