Therapy Aide

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Clinical Duties

• Provide effective Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy support for clients across various care settings, under the guidance of therapists and/or therapy associates.

• Prepare and set up therapy materials and equipment for patient/client use.

• Perform prescribed treatments as instructed by therapists, under supervision.

• Supervise prescribed exercises or therapy activities.

• Communicate therapy session updates and relevant observations to therapists.

• Accurately document patients’/clients’ progress and maintain records.

• Educate patients and caregivers on therapeutic interventions as instructed.

• Conduct basic or routine group therapy sessions, e.g., community gym program, adaptive sports, PT gym

• Maintain effective communication and collaboration with all members of the multidisciplinary team.

Education & Training

• Take ownership of individual training plans and actively participate in professional development.

• Participate in departmental in-service training and relevant external courses.

• Contribute to research initiatives and quality improvement projects.

Administration & Operations

• Ensure cleanliness and safety of therapy areas.

• Adhere to infection control protocols.

• Assist patients with appointment scheduling and related administrative support as appropriate

• Maintain departmental inventories and therapy equipment.

• Provide input during work group meetings to enhance quality care for residents.

• Identify operational or clinical issues and make recommendations to improve departmental processes.

Other Duties

• Perform additional duties as assigned by therapists.
  

QUALIFICATIONS, COMPETENCIES & EXPERIENCE

• Relevant certification or qualification in therapy support.

• Certification from HMI Institute is an advantage.

• Prior experience working in intermediate or long-term care settings, or with elderly and/or persons with disabilities, is strongly preferred.

• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office and other computer applications.

• Physically able to assist clients safely and perform manual handling duties as required.

• Strong team player with the ability to collaborate effectively across disciplines.

• Able to multitask, priorities workload, and work independently with minimal supervision.