Multi-skilled Therapy Assistant

2 weeks ago

NorthEast Region, Singapore Institute of Mental Health Full time $40,000 - $60,000 per year

Company description:

Institute of Mental Health

Job description:

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:

  1. Facilitate to carry out observation in the ward that includes:

  2. Behaviour observation methods (i.e. ABC chart, frequency monitoring, Setting Event Checklist)

  3. Communication style of patients

  4. Activities of daily living

  5. Carry out prescribed sensory, behavioural and communication strategies with selected patients.

  6. Train, supervise, maintain the functional skills of patients in the areas of basic activities for daily living, community living, social and recreational participation.
  7. 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).
  8. To be communication partners for patients (such as intensive interaction and communicating with patients).
  9. 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.
  10. To attend all necessary trainings and courses recommended by ANDS team including On Job Trainings and inservices.
  11. To complete documentation daily and to be co-signed by clinical supervisors by the end of the day.
  12. Adhere to infection control guidelines as stipulated in NHG/ IMH's policy.
  13. Any other assigned tasks by the Reporting Officer and Clinical Supervisors.

Requirements:

Competency

  1. Team player with good communication and interpersonal skills
  2. A passion to work with patients, and a good learning attitude
  3. Experience in working with persons with intellectual disability and/or autism spectrum disorders is preferred

Educational and Professional Requirements

  1. NITEC/Higher NITEC qualifications in Paramedic & Emergency Care, Community Care & Social Services or Nursing, with at least 2 years of related work experience.

  2. Diploma qualifications in Health Sciences, sports, Physical Health or other related disciplines.

  3. 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.

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