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. To apply, please submit your detailed CV with the following details for faster processing: Reason for leaving Expected salary Earliest availability date We regret that only short-listed candidates will be contacted shortly.