Senior / Speech Therapist

• Community, Active Ageing & Elder Care Provider

• New Roles Across Singapore

• Be Part of the Integrated Healthcare Support Team

Responsibilities:

• Assessment & Diagnosis: Conduct comprehensive evaluations for clients/residents with communication disorders (aphasia, dysarthria, apraxia) and swallowing difficulties, often resulting from stroke, dementia, or neurological conditions.

• Intervention Planning: Develop and implement person-centered therapy plans that align with the client's/resident's lifestyle and the caregiver's capacity.

• Dysphagia Management: Perform bedside swallow screenings and assessments. Recommend appropriate food textures and fluid consistencies to prevent aspiration.

• Caregiver Empowerment: Train family members and domestic helpers on communication strategies and safe feeding techniques.

• Multidisciplinary Collaboration: Work closely with doctors, nurses, other allied health professionals to ensure a holistic approach to the client's/resident's well-being.

• Documentation: Maintain accurate, timely clinical records and provide reports for functional status reviews or funding requirements.

• Staff training and development: Develop training materials and resources and conduct training for therapists, support staff and care partners

• Service and quality improvement: Assist to conduct quality improvement/research project

Requirements:

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Speech Therapy / Speech-Language Pathology.

• Full registration with Allied Health Professional Council (AHP)

• Strong clinical knowledge in adult dysphagia and neurogenic communication disorders.

• High empathy, patience, adaptable and resourceful.

• Ability to work independently in various home environments and community settings.

To apply, please submit your detailed CV with the following details for faster processing:

• Reason for leaving

• Expected salary

• Earliest availability date

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