NeuroDevelopmental Therapy Assistant – Make a Difference

Institute of Mental Health; Singapore; On-site; Full time

Job description

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.