Therapy Assistant

Location: Vanguard Care Home @ Tampines / Hougang / Senja

The Therapy Assistant is responsible for executing rehab activities as planned by Therapists and will be required to perform documentation promptly.

Clinical Care

Work under the supervison of Therapists to assist in implementing individual and group activities such as activities of daily living, ranging exercises, mobilization, and cognitive activities.

Educate residents/clients on proper use of equipment and exercise routines as prescribed by the Therapists.

Adhere to all safety measures and infection control procedures.

Prepare apparatus/equipment/mobility aids according to procedures and protocols as instructed by the Therapists.

Update residents'/clients' progress promptly to the Therapists.

Portering of residents for therapy/group activities

Other Responsibilities

Maintain updated residents/clients' records and data entry for programmes KPI.

Ensure regular maintenance check of therapy equipment

Ensure cleanliness and maintain safe work environment (e.g. keeping rehab equipment after use)

Inform supervisor when stock supplies are low

Perform other administrative duties or other duties as assigned by the Rehabilitation Manager.

Education Requirements:
WSQ Higher Certificate in Therapy Support

NITEC in Community Care and Social Service

Work-Study Diploma in Rehabilitation Care

Diploma or Degree in Physiotherapy or Occupational Therapy from non-recognised institutions

Required Skill(S)

Demonstrates good communications and interpersonal skills

Adaptable and time management skills

willingness to work with elderly residents/clients

Able to work independtly and in groups

Possess basic computer skills

Preferably 1-year experience in rehab services

We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

VANGUARD HEALTHCARE PTE. LTD.

Set up by the Ministry of Health and MOH Holdings in 2015, Vanguard Healthcare aim to spread good practices, encourage other players to adopt innovations and enhanced practices and develop their manpower, so as to benefit the overall eldercare sector and boost its development over time. We plan to operate five nursing homes by 2020, with approximately 1,000 beds for patients entitled to medical subsidies.