NeuroDevelopmental Therapy Assistant – Make a Difference

Institution: Institute of Mental Health
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. ...