Healthcare Therapy Assistant (Toa Payoh)

About the role

A healthcare therapy assistant is needed in Toa Payoh to support clients receiving therapy, ensuring their safety and well-being at all times. The role follows a person-centred approach to care and works closely with therapists and volunteers.

Key responsibilities

• Monitor clients during treatment and assist them with Activities of Daily Living, including urinary catheterisation and drainage care, and accompany them to the toilet
• Assist with nursing care and first aid such as wound dressing, and prepare clients and therapy equipment before each session
• Help carry out routine exercises, group therapy and activities as set by the therapists, and give feedback on clients' behaviour to the therapist
• Put on and take off prosthetics and orthotics when necessary
• Keep therapy equipment clean and maintained, report repairs needed, and keep the department tidy and locked up at the end of the day
• Work with volunteers supporting client sessions and attend staff meetings, case conferences and in-service and support programmes

Required profile

• Minimum secondary education or equivalent
• WSQ Certificate in Healthcare Support (Nursing Care) or a relevant certificate preferred
• Experience caring for clients with dementia preferred
• Team player with good interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to communicate with clients and caregivers from diverse backgrounds; knowledge of additional languages or dialects is an advantage