Therapy Aide

Job Description

• Assists the RN to supervise care staff and healthcare attendants.
• Provides basic nursing care to the patients and updates on changes in patient’s conditions and needs.
• Maintains accurate documentation of care given.
• Assists RN in serving medications to patients and comply with safe medication practices.
• Assists and guides care staff in the transfer and positioning of non-ambulant patients.
• Assists in the admission and orientation of new patients.
• Performs rehabilitation activities such as motion exercise and walking with patients.
• Organizes and sends patient for appropriate therapy as prescribed, example occupational therapy.
• Co-ordinates visits for medical check-ups and transport arrangement.
• Accompanies patient to the hospital/polyclinic for follow-up appointments.
• Initiates actions in emergency situations; escalate and provides supports to RN promptly.
• Works with RN to ensure a safe and clean environment in the home.
• Supervises care staff.
• Participates in clinical service projects, infection control campaign activities, training and development of care staff.
• Assumes additional responsibilities as assigned by RN, Nurse Manager.

Requirements

• Min Nitec in Nursing.
• Possess valid SNB license.
• Good communication skills with a strong passion to work with the elderly.
• Able to work 3 rotating shifts.