1. Job Purpose

The Therapy Assistant is to provide assistance to therapists in clinical, administrative and technical duties and to assist in the supervision of healthcare attendants.

2. Duties and Responsibilities

Primary Responsibilities and Duties

Assist the therapist in setting up / supervising / assisting patients in the performance of therapeutic activities / exercises
Assist the therapist in setting up treatment areas/ gyms/ clinics in preparation for patient use
Assist the therapist in setting up modalities/ therapeutic equipment and supervising patients on them.
Assist in conducting group therapy exercises with supervision of the therapist
Tidy therapy area and assist with cleaning duties.
Co-ordinate portering of patients to and from the department for therapy in the area of work, and porter patients if necessary.
Assist with overseeing of Healthcare Attendant duties/ portering assignment in Rehab area

Secondary Responsibilities and Duties

Perform inventory checks of equipment / supplies / forms and managing inventory lists
Perform photocopying, binding, filing and distribution of documents and forms.
Perform basic data entry and data retrieval using relevant computer programmes.
Maintain therapeutic equipment and devices
Assist in orientation and induction of new therapy assistants.
Handle enquiries, answer phone calls, record and convey messages

3. Job Specification/Requirements

Minimum GCE O level
Service oriented and patient focused
Good communication and interpersonal skills

This is a 1-year contract position. Renewal of the contract will be subject to satisfactory performance.

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Therapy Assistant (1 year contract)