Therapy Assistant, Speech Therapy

Singapore General Hospital; Singapore; On-site; SGD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A major healthcare facility in Singapore is seeking an Assistant to the Speech Therapist. The role involves preparing patients with swallowing and communication difficulties for assessments, and delivering prescribed exercises. Ideal candidates should possess GCE ‘O’ / ‘N’ level, strong communication, and teamwork skills, with prior hospital experience viewed favorably.

Qualifications

• Ability to handle physically demanding work, including transferring and assisting patients.
• Preferably with prior work experience in a hospital setting.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Speech Therapist in preparing patients for assessments and delivering exercises.
• Prepare therapy resources and set up devices, maintain inventory, perform administrative duties.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication skills

Ability to speak local dialect

Education

GCE ‘O’ / ‘N’ level

Job description

Overview

You will assist the Speech Therapist in preparing patients with swallowing and / or communication difficulties for assessments and delivering prescribed exercises. You will also be required to prepare therapy resources and set up device, as well as maintain inventory and perform other general administrative duties.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Speech Therapist in preparing patients with swallowing and / or communication difficulties for assessments and delivering prescribed exercises.
• Prepare therapy resources and set up device, as well as maintain inventory and perform other general administrative duties.

Qualifications

• GCE ‘O’ / ‘N’ level
• Able to handle physically demanding work, which includes transferring and assisting patients
• Good team player with strong communication skills.
• Ability to speak a local language and/or dialect preferred (in order to liaise with the local language and/or dialect-speaking associates/patients)
• Prior work experience in a hospital setting will be advantageous