Therapy Aide

Job Responsibilities

- Assist therapists in assessments, implementation of PT/OT/ST interventions, patient and caregiver guidance, and facilitation of group activities

- Perform basic Therapy Assistant (TA) duties safely, including manual handling, mobility assistance, use of walking aids, vital signs monitoring, emergency response, and compliance with safety precautions

- Observe patient responses, recognise discomfort or psychosocial issues, and report observations promptly to therapists

- Support caregiver training, wheelchair and PMA mobilisation, community reintegration activities, and application of electrophysical agents (EPA) under supervision

- Independently conduct prescribed outcome measures and lead group activities, including logistical coordination

- Participate in quality improvement initiatives, incident reporting, and root cause analysis

- Support research activities, including patient identification, recruitment, and administration of simple standardised assessments under supervision

- Provide guidance and constructive feedback to learners; foster a positive and supportive learning environment

- Uphold professional standards in ethics, accountability, communication, self‑management, and professional boundaries

- Support daily operations through compliance with equipment cleaning and storage protocols, routine inventory checks, and reporting of discrepancies

- Contribute to effective team coordination, smooth daily operations, and identification and management of potential risks in line with Ren Ci Hospital policies

Job Requirements

- GCE “O” or “N” Level certification is an advantage but not mandatory

- Certification in a Therapy Assistant / Aide course from a recognised institution is an advantage but not essential

- No professional registration or licensure required

- Prior experience as a Therapy Assistant or in a similar healthcare role is an advantage

- Able to work effectively as a team player, collaborating with peers towards holistic patient care

- Demonstrates responsibility, and reliability in carrying out duties

- Upholds the honour, dignity, and interests of the organisation

- Compassionate, patient, empathetic, and able to relate well to patients

- Maintains professional ethics, accountability, and integrity in all aspects of work