RESPONSIBILITIES
· To assist the therapists and other professional staff in the implementation of 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) activities (e.g., urinary catheterization and urinary drainage system care), accompany clients to the toiletand assist them in elimination needs if necessary.
· To assist clients with other nursing care or first aid (e.g., wound dressing).
· Preparing clients and therapy equipment before each therapy session.
· To assist and/or conduct routine exercises/ group therapy/ activities session as formatted by the therapists.
· Donning and doffing of prosthetics, orthotics etc. when necessary.
· To provide necessary feedback/ information with regards to clients’ behaviour to the therapist.
· To be responsible for up keeping and maintenance of all therapy equipment and report any maintenance and repair required of the equipment.
· To maintain the cleanliness of the department.
· To ensure that the department is locked up at the end of the day.
· To work in liaison with the volunteers who are helping in client activities/sessions.
· To attend and contribute regularly at the following:
o Staff meetings
o Case conference
o In-service and client/caregiver support programmes.
· Any other duties as directed as and when required.
REQUIREMENTS
· At a minimum completion of Secondary education or equivalent
· WSQ Certificate in Healthcare Support (Nursing Care) or relevant certificate preferred.
· A team player with good interpersonal communications skills
· Proficient in English or Chinese. Ability to converse in local dialects will be an advantage.
· Experience in caring for clients with dementia preferred.
