Senior Therapy Aide

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Clinical Duties

• To provide effective Occupational Therapy/ Physiotherapy treatment for clients in the different care settings under the guidance of the therapists and/or therapy associates

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

• Performing prescribed treatments as instructed by the therapists independently

• Supervise prescribed exercises or therapy activities.

• Communicate information of therapy sessions to the therapists.

• Document patient’s/ client’s progress and records accurately.

• Educate patients and caregivers on therapeutic interventions as instructed by therapists

• Conduct basic or routine group therapy

• Maintain good communication with all members within the multidisciplinary team

• Plan, implement and evaluate therapy programs under the guidance of the therapists

  Education & Training

• Participate and take on ownership of his/her individual training plan

• Participate in departmental in-service training and other external relevant training

• Participate in research and quality improvement projects

• Assist the therapist to deliver training to support staffs, students and volunteers

  Supervision & Team Development

• To mentor therapy aides students and therapy aides

• Assist therapists in assessing competency for therapy aides

• Provide constructive feedback to mentees for improvement

• Administration & Operation

• Maintain cleanliness and safety of therapy areas

• Adhere to infection control procedures

• Maintain inventories and equipment for the department

• Provides input and support in work group meeting to enhance quality care to the residents

• Able to identify problems, make recommendations and implement changes within the department and center

  Other Duties

• Perform other duties as assigned by the therapists and/or Head, Allied Health

  • Relevant certification or qualification in therapy support

  • Experience working in intermediate and long-term care sectors or relevant experience working with the elderly or people with disabilities

  • Possess basic computer skills in Microsoft Office

  • A team player

  • Able to multi-task and work independently

  • Positive and client-centered with great interpersonal, communication, and collaboration abilities