Therapy Assistant

Job Detail

The Therapy Assistant supports the Occupational Therapist (OT / Physiotherapist (PT) in administering therapy services to our clients, as well as assisting in documentation such as reporting, filing and preparation of reports. - Assist therapist in implementing individual group treatments to clients in the centre or carry out planned therapy sessions as defined by the OT/PT - Assist OT/PT in procedures that include ambulation, gait training, active and passive exercise and muscular re-education with the use of mobility aids and equipment - Receive and prepare clients for rehabilitative therapy - Assist OT/PT in setting up apparatus for clients' usage - Supervise and oversee clients who are practising their exercises while OT/PT is engaged in treating other patients. Monitor clients during heat and any other electrotherapy treatment. - Make splints and pressure garments under OT/PT supervision. - Take blood pressure and temperature of clients before exercises - Monitor clients mobility and alert nursing staff or OT/PT on abnormality for immediate follow-up - Ensure the safety of clients during therapy sessions - Maintain updated documentation of all treatment record / case notes of clients - Assist in keeping therapy areas tidy and ready for treatment; clean therapy equipment; change pillow cases / towels and maintain general cleanliness and hygiene of the centre - Maintain stock / inventory of therapy items, equipment and domestic items required by the centre. Help with the ordering of departmental stocks from various stores - Evaluate and document clients' therapy needs, progress and review every three monthly. - Assist in serving meals and drinks, and feeding patients. - Escort patients to and fro between their homes and the Senior Care Centre.