Exercise Associate

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As an Exercise Associate, you will provide home-based personal care services to assist clients with their home exercise program and daily activities of living. We want to enable clients to continue living in the comfort and security of their homes. Simple Exercises: Improve joints and muscles of lower and upper limbs by conducting range of motion and flexibility exercises (from head to toe) Strengthen muscles of lower and upper limbs by conducting strengthening exercises (from head to toe) Conduct sitting and standing balance exercises Conduct walking exercises, if appropriate Conduct any exercises as prescribed by the therapist Transferring and Positioning: Assist clients with mobility, positioning, and transferring between beds and/or chairs. Companionship & Recreational Activities: Provide a listening ear to clients who may be living with dementia. Engage clients with mind-stimulating games, simple card or board games. Understand clients’ interests and carry out recreational activities e.g. reading newspapers, playing musical instruments, singing, etc. Communication and Documentation: Clear and timely documentation for the exercises and activities conducted applied during the home visit. To inform, alert, and provide inputs to the team lead regarding the client's concerns encountered during the home visit. Client & Caregiver Education: Provide basic education to clients and families by demonstrating proper techniques for home exercises and ADLs. Work closely with the care team and families to fulfill client care needs. Other responsibilities: Ensure clients’ safety at all times. Report and escalate risks, issues, near misses, and complaints to the reporting officer. Follow service standards and clinical protocols. Adhere to infection control measures. Orientate and teach new care staff as required. Take responsibility for their professional development and participate in the department's training program and external courses.