Occupational Therapist

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for providing appropriate, timely and effective occupational therapy treatment to residents at the nursing home.
• Promptly conduct initial intake assessment, 6-monthly reassessments, post-hospitalisation/falls reviews and occupational therapy assessments as required.
• Develop treatment plans for residents and review and evaluate the effectiveness of these plans.
• Conduct equipment prescription, caregiver training and facilitate discharge process as required.
• Document occupational therapy treatment and resident care in an acceptable manner.
• Collect and report outcome statistics regarding occupational therapy treatment and therapeutic group activities.
• Supervise and guide occupational therapy intervention by junior staff.
• Plan and facilitate occupational therapy programmes as required and review and evaluate effectiveness.
• Train junior staff in conducting therapeutic group activities and ensure staff competency. Provide oversight and guidance to the planning, execution and safety of these therapeutic group activities.
• Contribute to the development of competency checklists and workflow of therapeutic group activities.
• Perform periodic audits on junior staff in conducting occupational therapy interventions and therapeutic group activities and documentation.
• Participate in multi-disciplinary collaboration for optimal patient outcomes.
• Initiate sharing and promote learning culture for evidence-based practice.
• Periodic checking of occupational therapy items and equipment and propose requisition where necessary.

Requirements:

• Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy or any related discipline
• Qualified and registered with AHPC (Full/Restricted registration)
• Minimum 3 to 5 years of relevant working experience in a hospital setting or nursing home
• Genuine desire to make a difference and patient care
• Demonstrate sound clinical knowledge and reasoning, judgment and decision making in the provision of care
• Passionate about serving the needy and vulnerable

All successful candidates can expect a very competitive remuneration package and a comprehensive range of benefits.

Please email your resume in a detailed Word format to georgez.lim@peopleprofilers.com

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.