Multi-skilled Therapy Assistant

5 days ago

Singapore National Healthcare Group Full time $40,000 - $80,000 per year

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.

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