Senior / Speech Therapist

NTUC Health Co-operative Ltd; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 259,000 - 407,000; Full time

Job summary

NTUC Health Co-operative Limited is seeking a Speech Therapist to deliver high-quality therapy in community and home settings. The role focuses on maximizing communication and swallowing safety for clients in nursing homes, day centres, and home-based care.

The successful candidate will provide assessments, plan individualized therapy, and train caregivers to sustain outcomes in various environments. AHPC registration is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Speech Therapy / Speech-Language Pathology.
• Full registration with Allied Health Professional Council (AHPC).
• Strong clinical knowledge in adult dysphagia and neurogenic communication disorders.

Responsibilities

• Assessment & Diagnosis: Conduct comprehensive evaluations for clients/residents with communication disorders and swallowing difficulties.
• Intervention Planning: Develop and implement person-centered therapy plans that align with the client’s lifestyle and caregiver capacity.
• Dysphagia Management: Perform bedside swallow screenings and assessments; recommend textures and fluids.
• Caregiver Empowerment: Train family members and caregivers to support therapy goals.

Skills

Clinical knowledge in adult dysphagia

Education

Degree in Speech Therapy / Speech-Language Pathology

Job description

Company description:

NTUC Health Co-operative Limited (NTUC Health) is an NTUC enterprise that provides a comprehensive and integrated suite of quality and accessible health and elderly care services to meet the growing needs of families and their dependents. Building on more than five decades of experience and expertise, NTUC Health is among the largest senior day care, nursing home, and home personal care providers in Singapore. We also offer other services for seniors such as active ageing centres, community support for vulnerable seniors, and a sheltered senior group home. In addition, we run a family medicine clinic to cater to the general population.

Job description:

About Us

NTUC Health Co-operative Limited (NTUC Health) is an NTUC enterprise that provides a comprehensive and integrated suite of quality and accessible health and eldercare services to meet the growing needs of families and their dependents. Building on close to three decades of experience and expertise, NTUC Health is among the largest providers of active ageing, senior day care, nursing home, and home personal care services in Singapore. We also serve vulnerable seniors in selected areas in Singapore through Community Case Management Services (CCMS), CREST mental health support, and a sheltered senior group home. In addition, we run a family medicine clinic.

Our purpose is to achieve 'health for life'; enabling healthy and fulfilling years by being a trusted partner of seniors and their families in our community.

For more information, please visit ntuchealth.sg or follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.

Services:

Senior Day Care | Home Care | Nursing Home | Active Ageing and Senior Fitness | Rehabilitation and Physiotherapy | Family Medicine

Community Support:

CCMS (Community Case Management Services) | CREST (Community Resource, Engagement and Support Team) | Henderson Home

Job Description

A Speech Therapist is responsible for providing high-quality speech and language therapy services to clients within community settings (nursing homes, day rehab centers, or home-based care). The goal is to maximize functional communication and safe swallowing (dysphagia management) to enhance the quality of life and independence of clients/residents, including caregiver training where required.

Key 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. Recommended appropriate food textures and fluid consistency to prevent aspiration.


• Caregiver Empowerment: Train family members and domestic

Qualification

Qualifications:

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


• Full registration with Allied Health Professional Council (AHPC)

Requirements:

• 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.