Therapy Support Associate

Job Description

Assist in fulfilling the mission and vision of St Luke's ElderCare.

Assist the therapists in physical treatments and administrative duties.

Clinical Duties

To follow & maintain the standard of clinical practice

To assist in implementing prescribed exercise programme and conducting group therapy

To feedback on patient's progress (reporting)

To communicate with patient at professional level

To communicate with therapist at professional level

To attend to two patients simultaneously if required

To be responsible for coverage of service to assigned ward(s) or out-patient unit

Non-Clinical Aspects

To be able to work in the Rehabilitation Team and provide feedback on department process and operation issues

To coordinate matters related to equipment maintenance & repair (external)

To assist in maintenance and repair of exercise equipment

To liaise with Support Service Department for equipment maintenance (internal)

To maintain equipment on the ward trolleys (if applicable)

To ensure tidiness and cleanliness of all therapy areas (PT gym, OT ADL area & UL room)

To report on the loss or damage of any rehab equipment

Administrative Duties

To maintain department library

To maintain department inventory

To provide administrative duties e.g. filling document, assists in statistics.

To help out in photocopy & dispatch of documents

To be responsible for daily billing as applicable

To participate in departmental meetings

To replenish supply of assessment forms & exercise handouts

Education and Training

To participate in basic therapy assistant training course

To participate in ongoing education or upgrading program for therapy assistants

To be involved in orientation program for new therapy assistants

To participate in supervision and mentoring program for therapy assistants

Degree/Diploma in Physiotherapy/Occupational Therapy from a recognised university

Preferably with relevant therapy working experience.