THERAPY ASSISTANT (HNF WELLNESS@BUANGKOK)

Job Description

  • Provide therapy and care support for clients in the senior care centre with instruction from Primary Therapist, under the supervision of centre manager ensuring:
    • Dignity of client
    • Client’s safety
    • Confidentiality of the client’s information
    • Advocacy on behalf of the clients
  • Perform vital signs assessment and, if necessary, pain score prior and/or post  exercises or activities
  • Assist therapist in guiding clients and their next-of-kin/ caregiver on:
    • ADL
    • Fall prevention
    • Home safety
    • Transfer techniques and devices
    • Exercises
    • Mobility Aid
    • Wheelchair mobility (indoor and outdoor)
  • Conduct physical and/or online exercise sessions in adherence to the care plans prescribed by Primary Therapist. This includes stretching, strength training, ROM exercises and application of physical modalities.
  • Conduct maintenance activities which includes physical, recreational and other activities planned by the Therapist or Centre Manager. 
  • Work with care staff to surface issues to the Multi-Disciplinary team to meet the needs of the respective patients.
  • Monitor client’s response to treatment and report red flag issues and change in mental status, side effects of medication, unusual incidents which impede on safety to staff-in-charge in a timely manner.
  • Coordinate client’s visit schedule using the weekly planner. To inform clients/caregivers on visitation schedule including changes in a timely manner.
  • Perform transfers, and assist in mobility in a safe manner.
  • Perform proper documentation of patients’ care/progress notes in a timely and accurate manner.
  • Maintain Inventory for supplies and equipment.
  • Simple equipment maintenance.
  • Roster for shift work such as for escort duty when necessary.
  • Any other duties as assigned which include administrative tasks, data collection etc.

Job Requirements

  • GCE O or N level
  • WSQ Higher Certificate in Healthcare Support (Therapy Support), Certificate in Therapy Services or equivalent
  • Physical fitness to lift and maneuver patients during treatments and exercise for extended periods of time
  • Computer literate to do electronic entry into electronic medical record.
  • Experience in healthcare/community care setting would be an advantage.

To apply, email your resume to recruit@hnf.org.sg