Speech therapist

The Speech Therapist is responsible for diagnosing, advising, and treating speech and language problems to help our kids to communicate effectively. They are responsible for giving intervention for communication impairments.Major Area of ResponsibilityUndertaking assessmentsPlanning and providing treatmentPerforming speech therapy sessions with the kidsProvide emotional and psychological support to children and parentsWriting, maintaining records and case notesObserving, monitoring, assessing, reporting, and documenting children's conditionsWorking with physicians, psychologists, and teachers to carefully monitor kids' progressOrganizational BehaviorReport directly to the Executive Manager of the CentreInternal contacts: Users of the centre's servicesExternal contacts: Childcare givers at other centres and community resourcesKey skills needed for the job:AdaptabilityAdministrative ResponsibilitiesEnsure that the record of children is maintained and keep management regularly updatedEnsure that all records are kept within an efficient filing systemOutgoing staff should provide a comprehensive handover to incoming staffTo investigate and prepare reports relating to any accidents or mishapsOther duties assigned by the Management from time to timePhysical DemandsProper lifting techniques should be used at all times, especially when lifting a child from a wheelchair to bed, bed to wheelchair, wheelchair to commode, wheelchair to chair, and wheelchair to floorBehavioral ObligationsProfessional behavior of staff is expected at all times and this will be assessed by the management dailyAll staff must wear the proper uniforms during duty as required by the managementStaff should respect and cooperate with all staffStaff should respect, love, and care for each child in a professional wayWatching TV programmes, usage of mobile phones during duty is strictly prohibitedSleeping during duty hours is not allowedEating or drinking inside the work premises is strictly prohibited

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