Speech-language therapy assistant, Kaiāwhina haumanu reo ā-waha
Also known as
- Communication support worker
Speech-language therapy assistants help speech-language therapists assess and treat patients.
Your pay could be
$51K
Lower
$54K to $69K
Most common
$87K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Your training could be
0-3 years
Speech-language therapy assistants
- usually work regular business hours but may work evenings
- usually work in hospitals, health centres, schools and rest homes and may travel locally
- need to be methodical, responsible and communicate well
Tasks
- help speech language therapists treat patients
- perform administrative and reception duties
- keep medical records
- run individual and group activities for patients
- prepare and maintain therapy materials
- help speech language therapists make treatment plans
- communicate with whānau and caregivers
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Practical
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You may need
- experience in similar work
- a New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Level 3)
- to do entry training in community client care
- a bachelor's degree in speech therapy
- a driver licence
- to pass a police check
If you’re in school
You usually need NCEA Level 2 or University Entrance to do the study or training for this job.
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