Senior / Speech Therapist

• Community, Active Ageing & Elder Care Provider
• New Roles Across Singapore
• Be Part of the Integrated Healthcare Support Team

Responsibilities:

• Assessment & Diagnosis: Conduct comprehensive evaluations for clients/residents with communication disorders (aphasia, dysarthria, apraxia) and swallowing difficulties, often resulting from stroke, dementia, or neurological conditions.
• Intervention Planning: Develop and implement person-centered therapy plans that align with the client's/resident's lifestyle and the caregiver's capacity.
• Dysphagia Management: Perform bedside swallow screenings and assessments. Recommend appropriate food textures and fluid consistencies to prevent aspiration.
• Caregiver Empowerment: Train family members and domestic helpers on communication strategies and safe feeding techniques.
• Multidisciplinary Collaboration: Work closely with doctors, nurses, other allied health professionals to ensure a holistic approach to the client's/resident's well-being.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate, timely clinical records and provide reports for functional status reviews or funding requirements.
• Staff training and development: Develop training materials and resources and conduct training for therapists, support staff and care partners
• Service and quality improvement: Assist to conduct quality improvement/research project



Requirements:

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Speech Therapy / Speech-Language Pathology.
• Full registration with Allied Health Professional Council (AHP)
• Strong clinical knowledge in adult dysphagia and neurogenic communication disorders.
• High empathy, patience, adaptable and resourceful.
• Ability to work independently in various home environments and community settings.