Therapy assistant (Home Therapy)

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Job Summary: The core function of this position is to support Occupational Therapist (OT) and Physiotherapist (PT) in provision of home therapy. Principal Responsibilities and Duties: Assist therapists in implementing treatment plan for routine cases as directed by therapists. Support therapists to screen for falls risk factors, caregiver burden and other needs Support in the care of clients by referring them to other care services under the direction of therapists Provide timely feedback about client and/or caregiver to therapists in-charge Maintain timely and accurate documentation of observations made during sessions about client and/or caregiver Participate and support in quality improvement project, research or any new initiatives as assigned Participate in in-house trainings and department meetings Maintain inventory and equipment used for therapeutic activities during home therapy and at the centre Comply and support in infection control procedures during home visits Support in scheduling appointments for clients if required Essential Skills and Qualifications: Min. O level qualification with health care related training. 2 to 3 years of working experience in the health care or community service sector Proficient in MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook Familiar with social and health care resources Core Competencies and Attributes: Keen interest in working with seniors Able to identify and respond to the needs of clients promptly and appropriately Strong team player, able to establish and maintain positive working relationships, both internally and externally. Plan and organize: Ability to plan and allocate time and resources required to complete tasks, balance conflicting priorities in order to ensure completion of essential tasks. Problem Solving: Ability to identify problems and raise issues to reporting officer promptly. Ability to make sound judgement and make reasonable decisions without constant and direct supervision or guidance. Communication Skills: Articulates and present opinions and information clearly. Listen actively to understand the opinion / position of others. Write in a well-organized, concise and logical manner. Location: Ang Mo Kio

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