COMPANY DESCRIPTION
Established since 1987, ECON Healthcare Group celebrates more than 35 years of commitment to quality healthcare and eldercare services this year. As a regional provider for integrated healthcare services in Singapore, Malaysia and China, the Group incorporates a chain of medicare centres and nursing homes, hospital services, a careskill training centre, a chain of senior services centres, home care services, physiotherapy services and traditional Chinese medicine services. The Group also provides consultancy for the development and management of retirement living communities.
DESIGNATION : Therapy Assistant
RESPONSIBILITIES
Clinical Roles
Conduct physiotherapy/ occupational therapy treatment for residents at centre/home according to prescribed treatment plan
Work closely with the centre/home staff nurse for the conduct of individual and/or group therapy programme for residents
Set up treatment area and equipment for therapists
Assist therapists in carrying out interventions programe
Conduct group exercise/ therapy sessions for the residents at the centre/ home
Keep good records of all services performed and submit regular activity reports and daily statistics to the therapists
Resource Management
Maintain and upkeep a proper inventory control with regular inspection and audits
Maintain all equipment used and the tidiness of the rehabilitation area at the end of each session
Carry out routine disinfection and cleaning of equipment
Prepare monthly statistics and billing as per requirement
Check and replenish rehab and treatment supplies
Clinical Quality and Safety
Participate in delivering consistent and excellent clinical and service quality to residents and sponsors
Responsible for the clinical quality of all residents guided by the set key performance indicators
Participate in the implementation of quality improvement project(s) in the centre(s) initiated by therapists
Assist in the conduct of clinical audits as and when instructed by supervisor
Assist in the investigation of any clinical incidents
Feedback Management
Assist in any investigation pertaining to complaints received
Escalate any unfavorable and unresolved feedback to HQ
Other Duties
Assume any other additional responsibilities as assigned by HOD and Manager, Rehab
Maintain good communication skills with residents and sponsors
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum GCE O / N Level with WSQ Certificate in Therapy Services, or NITEC in Community Care & Social Services; or Work-study Technical Diploma in Rehabilitation Care
Candidates with diploma/certificate in Sport Science Management/ Exercise Science/Exercise training will be considered
Degree or Diploma in Physiotherapy or Occupational Therapy from non-recognised institutions
Having working experience in a healthcare setting will be an added advantage
Have an interest in providing rehab to the elderly and/or mental health care preferred
Applicants must be willing to travel across Singapore
Proficiency in MS Office
