Position Overview
Job Description The therapy assistant (TA) is expected to support the speech therapists (ST) on assigned tasks deemed as appropriate. The tasks assigned are within limits of what they have been trained and deemed competent to perform as defined by the department/institution.
Institution Institute of Mental Health
Family Group Allied Health
Position Therapy Assistant
Department Speech Therapy
Job Responsibilities - Preparation of therapy session including setting up environment clinical equipment/resources, cleaning of used equipment/resources etc.
- Assist in preparing patient(s) before, during and after session
- Assist in implementing therapy tasks under the supervision of a ST
- Assist in caregiver training
- Provide feedback to primary ST on patient’s progression with assigned therapy tasks
- Ensure safety of patient and implement appropriate safety...