Institution: Institute of Mental Health
Family Group: Allied Health
Position: Multi-skilled Therapy Assistant (ANDS)
Department: Occupational Therapy
Job Description
The Therapy Assistant will be joining our Adult NeuroDevelopmental Service (ANDS) to carry out therapeutic interventions/activities for the patients in this service.
Job Responsibilities
- Facilitate to carry out observation in the ward that includes:
- Behaviour observation methods (i.e. ABC chart, frequency monitoring, Setting Event Checklist)
- Communication style of patients
- Activities of daily living
- Carry out prescribed sensory, behavioural and communication strategies with selected patients.
- Train, supervise, maintain the functional skills of patients in the areas of basic activities for daily living, community living, social and recreational participation.
- Building individualized resources for the patients. To assist in improvement projects and construction of therapy materials (such as compilation of communication passports, doing up materials/visuals for activities, taking photo of new patients).
- To be communication partners for patients (such as intensive interaction and communicating with patients).
- Work closely and collaboratively with allied health professionals in the implementation of ward-based programmes and/or transition to community-based programmes for ANDS patients including portering for activities.
- To attend all necessary trainings and courses recommended by ANDS team including On Job Trainings and inservices.
- To complete documentation daily and to be co-signed by clinical supervisors by the end of the day.
- Adhere to infection control guidelines as stipulated in NHG/ IMH's policy.
- Any other assigned tasks by the Reporting Officer and Clinical Supervisors.
Requirements
Competency
- Team player with good communication and interpersonal skills
- A passion to work with patients, and a good learning attitude
- Experience in working with persons with intellectual disability and/or autism spectrum disorders is preferred
Educational And Professional Requirements
- NITEC/Higher NITEC qualifications in Paramedic & Emergency Care, Community Care & Social Services or Nursing, with at least 2 years of related work experience.
- Diploma qualifications in Health Sciences, sports, Physical Health or other related disciplines.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
About IMH
The Institute of Mental Health (IMH) in Singapore, established in 1928, is a premier 2,000-bed psychiatric hospital nestled in Buangkok Green Medical Park, providing comprehensive mental health services across 50 inpatient wards and 7 outpatient clinics, while also playing a pivotal role in training the next generation of mental health professionals through the NHG-AHPL Residency Programme and collaborations with local academic institutions.
