Total 2 job vacancies by Crawfurd Hospital Pte. Ltd.

Overview

A Therapy Assistant provides support to therapists before, during and after therapy sessions. Responsibilities include assisting in department administration and operations and engaging in continuing education to further skills and knowledge in speech, occupational and physiotherapy. The individual could work at times in a collaborative, interdisciplinary team with speech, occupational and physiotherapists, teachers, physicians, audiologists, psychologists and social workers. Being diligent, flexible and resourceful is essential.

Job Description:

• Adhere to infection control procedures.
• Assist in fabrication, donning and doffing of orthosis and pressure garments.
• Assist therapists in assessing clients' status for suitability to start therapy sessions or continue with therapy session.
• Assist therapists in carrying out treatment plans.
• Assist therapists in recording therapy sessions according to template sets.
• Communicate information of therapy sessions to therapists.
• Conduct basic or routine group therapy.
• Educate clients on the use of therapeutic aids or assistive devices as prescribed by therapists.
• Educate patients and caregivers on therapeutic interventions as instructed by therapists.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety of therapy areas.
• Maintain inventories and equipment for the department.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives.
• Perform administrative duties.
• Perform therapy procedures according to protocols as instructed by therapists.
• Prepare clients, materials and equipment for assessments or therapy.

Requirements:

• Minimum ITE Skills Certificates or equivalent
• Diploma in Physiotherapy or Occupational Therapy will be an advantage
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Basic IT skills (Eg: using Microsoft Words and Excel)
• Service oriented, customer focused and Team Player
• 1-3 years of relevant work experience
• Work Schedules: Mondays to Fridays: 0830hrs to 1730hrs or 0900hrs to 1800hrs, Saturdays: 0830 hrs to 1230 hrs or 0900 hrs to 1300 hrs (based on roster)

POSITION DESCRIPTION AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist patients with their activities of daily living (ADLs): namely feeding, bathing, dressing, toileting, transferring and mobility
• Record patient’s vital signs timely and accurately.
• Assist enrolled/registered nurses in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care and nursing care requirements.
• Assist in escalating patient’s condition to registered nurse or resident physicians when necessary.
• Comply with infection prevention and control (IPC) of nursing practices.
• Comply with Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA).
• Adhere to Crawfurd Hospital’s practices and SOPs to provide safe patient care.
• Participate in continuous learning practices to upgrade and improve on knowledge and skills.
• Assist 24-hours walk-in clients during treatment and consultation.
• Provide chaperon for female patients when needed.
• Escort client from one department to another within the hospital, if needed.
• Participate in quality improvement projects to improve quality and standards in nursing care.
• Collaborate with healthcare teams to provide patient care and monitor the progress of patients.
• Ensure a clean and safe working environment.
• Maintaining and recording patients’ medical records accurately.
• Assist in housekeeping and refer to the housekeeping team to maintain a safe environment.
• Performs other duties assigned by Nurse Manager and/or Immediate Superior.

QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE

• Completed at least 10 years of school education, both locally or internationally.
• Be able to speak basic English.
• Applicants with a Certificate in Healthcare Support (Nursing Care) or a Professional Certificate in Inpatient Care or Eldercare will have an advantage.
• Prior working experience in Healthcare Institutes such as Acute Hospital, Community Hospital or Nursing Home will be preferred.
• Be able to work on rotating shifts up to 12 hours (average 44 hours per week) that include night shifts, weekends and public holiday.
• Team player with a good attitude and aptitude.
• Those with other relevant clinical experiences may be considered.