Therapy Assistant

Overview

A Therapy Assistant provides support to therapists before, during and after therapy sessions. Responsibilities include assisting in transferring and mobility, in department administration and operations, and engaging in continuing education to further skills and knowledge in speech, occupational and physiotherapy. The individual could work at times in a collaborative, interdisciplinary team with speech, occupational and physiotherapists, physicians, audiologists, psychologists and social workers. Being diligent, flexible and resourceful is essential.

Job Description

• Assist therapists in assessing patient's status for suitability to start therapy sessions or continue with therapy session.
• Assist therapists in carrying out treatment plans.
• Assist therapists in recording therapy sessions according to template sets.
• Adhere to infection control procedures.
• Communicate information of therapy sessions to therapists.
• Conduct daily basic or routine group therapy.
• Educate patients on the use of therapeutic aids or assistive devices as prescribed by therapists.
• Educate patients and caregivers on therapeutic interventions as instructed by therapists.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety of therapy areas.
• Maintain inventories and equipment for the department.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives.
• Perform administrative duties.
• Perform therapy procedures according to protocols as instructed by therapists.
• Prepare patients, materials and equipment for assessments or therapy.
• Able to handle physically demanding work, multi-task and work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment

Requirements

• Degree in Physiotherapy
• More than 2 years of experience in similar position in hospital setting.
• Must be able to follow Work Schedules: Mondays to Fridays and Full Alternate Saturdays: 0800 hrs to 1700 hrs
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficient IT skills (Eg: using Microsoft Words and Excel)
• Service oriented, customer focused and Team Player