Therapy Assistant, Speech Therapy

KK Women's & Children's Hospital; Singapore; On-site; SGD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare institution in Singapore is seeking a Speech Therapist Assistant to support the Speech Therapist in preparing patients for assessments. The role includes assisting patients with swallowing and communication difficulties, preparing therapy resources, and performing administrative duties. Candidates should possess GCE ‘O’ / ‘N’ levels, strong communication skills, and the ability to handle physically demanding tasks. Experience in a hospital setting is preferred.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Speech Therapist in preparing patients for assessments.
• Prepare therapy resources and set up device, maintain inventory.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Ability to handle physically demanding work

Team player

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