Job description for Therapy Assistant - St. John's - St. Margaret's Nursing Home at St. John's - St. Margaret's Nursing Home
Job Description & Requirements
Assist the Physiotherapist (PT) and Occupational Therapist (OT) in setting up residents and clients on therapeutic equipment.
Assist the PT and OT in setting up and implementing therapeutic intervention and exercises according to resident’s and client’s care plan.
Assist in running group therapy, conduct recreational and wellness program for the resident and clients.
Assist OT in the fabrication of orthosis necessary for rehabilitation.
Assist with basic administrative duties within work area.
Co-ordinate portering of residents/clients to and from the ward to exercise gyms for therapy activities.
Assist with handling enquiries, answer phone calls, record and convey messages.
Assist with maintenance and storage of all therapy equipment and supplies in the department.
Assist in updating inventory list of equipment/supplies/forms.
Perform inventory checks of equipment/supplies/forms.
Tidy therapy area and assist with cleaning duties.
Perform appropriate ad-hoc duties assigned by the PT and OT and management.
Job requirements
WSQ Higher Certificate in Healthcare Support (Therapy Support).
5 day work week (Mon to Fri), no shifts required.
