Therapy Support Associate

Permanent, Full Time / Professional / 2 years exp

Our Therapy Support Associate plays a vital role in supporting therapists before, during, and after therapy sessions, ensuring seamless service delivery. This position is integral to the administration and operations of the department, contributing to a safe, effective, and efficient therapeutic environment. 

Job Description

Clinical Duties:

• Carry out prescribed therapeutic exercises and activities as instructed by therapist
• Assist therapists in assessing clients' status for suitability to start therapy sessions or to continue with therapy sessions
• Conduct routine assessments and outcome measures for clients prescribed by therapists
• Record therapy sessions according to template sets
• Communicate information of therapy sessions to therapists
• Educate clients and caregivers on therapeutic interventions as instructed by therapists
• Manage and conduct therapy sessions independently for straightforward cases after discussion with therapists
• Conduct basic or routine group therapy
• Ensure proper use of equipment including technological-assisted rehabilitation equipment

Administrative and Programme Related Duties 

• Maintain cleanliness and safety of therapy areas
• Adhere to infection control procedures and ensure volunteer's compliance to procedures
• Assist in setting up and carrying out trial of new equipment/projects
• Provide and support in the training of therapy assistants/senior therapy assistants
• Participate in case discussion with the clinical team using a multisciplinary, collaborative approach
• Pariticpate in continuous professional development

Job Requirements:

• Degree in Physiotherapy / Occupational Therapy
• At least 2 years of experiences in similar position in healthcare sector
• Must have an interest to work with stroke survivors
• A team player with good interpersonal and communication skills
• Patient, gentle disposition with empathy and strong listening skills

Interested applicants are invited to send your updated resume stating your current and expected salary to: recruitment@s3.org.sg.