Job Description

Assist in fulfilling the mission and vision of St Luke's ElderCare. Assist the therapists in physical treatments and administrative duties.

Clinical Duties

To follow & maintain the standard of clinical practice To assist in implementing prescribed exercise programme and conducting group therapy To feedback on patient's progress (reporting) To communicate with patient at professional level To communicate with therapist at professional level To attend to two patients simultaneously if required To be responsible for coverage of service to assigned ward(s) or out-patient unit

Non-Clinical Aspects

To be able to work in the Rehabilitation Team and provide feedback on department process and operation issues To coordinate matters related to equipment maintenance & repair (external) To assist in maintenance and repair of exercise equipment To liaise with Support Service Department for equipment maintenance (internal) To maintain equipment on the ward trolleys (if applicable) To ensure tidiness and cleanliness of all therapy areas (PT gym, OT ADL area & UL room) To report on the loss or damage of any rehab equipment

Administrative Duties

To maintain department library To maintain department inventory To provide administrative duties e.g. filling document, assists in statistics. To help out in photocopy & dispatch of documents To be responsible for daily billing as applicable To participate in departmental meetings To replenish supply of assessment forms & exercise handouts

Education and Training

To participate in basic therapy assistant training course To participate in ongoing education or upgrading program for therapy assistants To be involved in orientation program for new therapy assistants To participate in supervision and mentoring program for therapy assistants Degree/Diploma in Physiotherapy/Occupational Therapy from a recognised university * Preferably with relevant therapy working experience.