Econ Medicare Centre Pte Ltd – Therapy Assistant

Clinical Roles

• Conduct physiotherapy/ occupational therapy treatment for residents at centre/home according to prescribed treatment plan.
• Work closely with the centre/home staff nurse for the conduct of individual and/or group therapy programme for residents.
• Set up treatment area and equipment for therapists.
• Assist therapists in carrying out interventions programe.
• Conduct group exercise/ therapy sessions for the residents at the centre/ home. 
• Keep good records of all services performed and submit regular activity reports and daily statistics to the therapists.

Resource Management

• Maintain and upkeep a proper inventory control with regular inspection and audits.
• Maintain all equipment used and the tidiness of the rehabilitation area at the end of each session.
• Carry out routine disinfection and cleaning of equipment.
• Prepare monthly statistics and billing as per requirement. 
• Check and replenish rehab and treatment supplies.

Clinical Quality and Safety

• Participate in delivering consistent and excellent clinical and service quality to residents and sponsors.
• Responsible for the clinical quality of all residents guided by the set key performance indicators.
• Participate in the implementation of quality improvement project(s) in the centre(s) initiated by therapists.
• Assist in the conduct of clinical audits as and when instructed by supervisor. 
• Assist in the investigation of any clinical incidents.

Feedback Management

• Assist in any investigation pertaining to complaints received.
• Escalate any unfavorable and unresolved feedback to HQ.

Other Duties

• Assume any other additional responsibilities as assigned by HOD and Manager, Rehab. 
• Maintain good communication skills with residents and sponsors.

Qualifications

• Minimum GCE “O” / “N” Level with WSQ Certificate in Therapy Services, or NITEC in Community Care & Social Services; or Work-study Technical Diploma in Rehabilitation Care
• Candidates with diploma/certificate in Sport Science Management/ Exercise Science/Exercise training will be considered.
• Degree or Diploma in Physiotherapy or Occupational Therapy from non-recognised institutions.
• Having working experience in a healthcare setting will be an added advantage.
• Have an interest in providing rehab to the elderly and/or mental health care preferred.
• Applicants must be willing to travel across Singapore.

Other Information

• Proficiency in MS Office.
• Possess patient-centric, good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Applicants must be able to communicate effectively with a wide variety of people and cultures, maintaining a high level of quality service.
• Ability to work effectively in team environment.
• Self-motivated to learn rehab skills.
• Location: Buangkok, Yio Chu Kang, Upper East Coast.