Position: Therapy Assistant
Department: Speech Therapy
Job Description
The therapy assistant (TA) is expected to support the speech therapists (ST) on assigned tasks deemed as appropriate. The tasks assigned are within limits of what they have been trained and deemed competent to perform as defined by the department/institution.
Job Responsibilities
- Preparation of therapy session including setting up environment clinical equipment/resources, cleaning of used equipment/resources etc.
- Assist in preparing patient(s) before, during and after session
- Assist in implementing therapy tasks under the supervision of a ST
- Assist in caregiver training
- Provide feedback to primary ST on patients progression with assigned therapy tasks
- Ensure safety of patient and implement appropriate safety precautions
- Adhere to infection control protocols
- Check and maintain equipment and inventory
- Adhere to hospital and departments policies and operating guidelines
- Other administrative duties as deemed appropriate by the department or supervising Therapist
Requirements
Competency
- Conversant in English
- Basic proficiency in IT skills
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
Educational And Professional Requirements
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.
