Senior Therapy Assistant
What you’ll do as a Senior Therapy Assistant!
You will assists Physiotherapists in the supervision of patients as well as the implementation of therapy interventions and outcome measures for routine patient cases.
You will independently apply prescribed therapeutic modalities for routine patients as well as perform simple assessment procedures and outcome measures as instructed by the Physiotherapist. In addition, you may independently conduct group therapy sessions for low complexity patients.
You will aid in the provision of training and development of junior Therapy Assistants through conducting orientations, co-supervising and delivering selected training modules for continuing professional development.
You will be responsible for operational and administrative tasks such as manpower scheduling, housekeeping and ensuring standards of inventory and equipment maintenance.
Skills crucial to success in this role!
- Conversant in English and a second language.
- Diligent, flexible and resourceful
- Excellent administrative and clinical skills
- Possess teaching and mentoring skills
- Highly motivated and service-oriented with excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Able to work independently and as a team
- Willingness to work at a different polyclinic location from time to time
- Patient-focused with a genuine desire to make a difference
- Proficient in Computer skills and Microsoft Office applications
- Able to work independently when required
- Able to multi-task and work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
- Passion for a healthcare career and who is inspired to move ahead despite challenges
Preferred Qualification!
- Minimum 5 years of relevant working experience in healthcare clinical settings
- Diploma or equivalent, preferred in relevant areas of studies or GCE ‘N’ or ‘O’ Level
- HMI/ITE Certificate in healthcare (Therapy Support) or equivalent will be preferred