About Us

MINDS has been caring for Persons with Intellectual Disabilities (PWIDs) and their families since 1962.

Grounded in the belief that all PWIDs have innate abilities and talents, MINDS is committed to empowering them and enhancing their quality of life, while advocating for greater inclusivity for PWIDs as a nation.

MINDS is today one of the largest charities in Singapore employing more than 1,200 staff. With the key focus to expand community-based services, improving the employability of PWIDS, strengthening education, and engendering inclusive community living, MINDS offers a holistic range of services and programmes across the PWIDs lifespan.

These include schools, employment and training development centres, home-based care services and community-based services to cater to the physical, psychological, environmental and social needs of PWIDs. For more information, please visit www.minds.org.sg.

Job Description

A Therapy Assistant is responsible for providing support to therapists before, during and after therapy sessions. S/He is responsible for supporting department administration and operations as well as participating in continuing education to further her/his knowledge in the areas of occupational and physiotherapy.

S/He may work in various settings within MINDS, from special schools to employment or training and development centres. S/He may also work as part of a collaborative, interdisciplinary team which may include teachers, training officers, psychologists, social workers, physiotherapists, occupational therapists and speech therapists.

S/He should be diligent, flexible and resourceful. S/He should have initiative and be sensitive to the needs of her/his clients. S/He should possess communication skills and problem-solving skills.

Provide therapy support

Assist the therapists in assessing clients status for suitability to start therapy sessions or continue with therapy sessions
Prepare clients, materials and equipment for assessments or therapy
Assist therapists in carrying out treatment plans
Perform therapy procedures according to protocols as instructed by the therapists
Assist therapists in recording therapy sessions according to template sets
Communicate information of therapy sessions to the therapists
Educate clients and caregivers on therapeutic interventions as instructed by therapists
Conduct basic or routine group therapy

Support department administration and operations

Maintain cleanliness and safety of therapy areas
Adhere to infection control procedures
Maintain inventories and equipment for the department
Perform administrative duties
Participate in quality improvement initiatives

Support specialty therapy areas

Assist in fabrication, donning and doffing of orthosis and pressure garments
Fabricate orthosis and pressure garments as instructed by the therapists
Issue therapeutic aids or assistive devices for clients as prescribed by therapists

Manage risk and quality

Report client incidents to supervisors/therapists
Assist in service and clinical audits
Identify and report safety risks and issues
Identify and report preventive and corrective care measures
Assist ensuring in workplace safety and health

Participate in continuing education and research activities

Participate in continuous professional development
Assist therapist in training
Assist therapist in data collection to contribute to evidence-based practice guidelines

Qualification & Skills

Diploma or Degree in Physiotherapy/Occupational Therapy from an institution approved by the Allied Health Professions Council for registration in Singapore

Other Information

Experience working with persons with autism, intellectual and/or developmental disabilities is preferred
Preferably 2 years of relevant working experience

Therapy Assistant (PT/OT)