Child Occupational Therapist

ORION Child Care Centre; Cyberjaya; Hybrid; MYR 33,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual and medical leave

Maternity leave

Opportunity to develop ORION's EIP &OT

Job summary

ORION Childcare Centre & Preschool – Cyberjaya is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join our hybrid OT, EIP and preschool teaching team. You will conduct 1-to-1 and small-group sessions, perform developmental assessments, and develop IEPs while integrating therapy goals into daily classroom routines.

This full-time role (Mon–Fri) offers RM3,000–RM4,000 per month, with annual/medical and maternity leave. Fresh graduates are welcome; paediatric experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Fresh graduates welcome; Paediatric/special-needs experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct 1-to-1 and small-group OT/EIP sessions.
• Conduct developmental assessments.
• Develop IEPs and therapy goals.
• Prepare EIP lesson plans and advanced EIP where required.
• Provide intervention for sensory processing and motor skills.
• Monitor progress and prepare monthly reports; communicate with parents.

Skills

Communication skills

English proficiency

Adaptability

Education

Occupational Therapy degree or diploma

Job description

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Occupational Therapist cum Preschool / EIP Teacher

ORION Childcare Centre & Preschool – Cyberjaya
Full-Time | Monday–Friday
Salary: RM3,000 – RM4,000 per month

About ORION

ORION is an integrated childcare centre, preschool and healthcare ecosystem in Cyberjaya, supported by ORION Clinic.

We provide a nurturing and inclusive environment for typically developing children as well as children with additional developmental needs. We are expanding our Early Intervention Programme (EIP) and Occupational Therapy (OT) services and are looking for a passionate Occupational Therapist to join our team.

This is a hybrid OT + EIP + preschool teaching position, allowing the therapist to work with children within their everyday classroom, social and learning environment.

Job ResponsibilitiesOccupational Therapy & EIP

• Conduct 1-to-1 and small-group OT/EIP sessions for children with special needs.
• Conduct appropriate developmental and OT assessments.
• Develop Individualised Education/Intervention Plans (IEP) and therapy goals for each child.
• Prepare and implement EIP lesson plans and Advanced EIP where required.
• Provide intervention for sensory processing, fine/gross motor skills, attention, school readiness, social skills, behaviour and activities of daily living.
• Incorporate appropriate positive behaviour management and ABA-based strategies where indicated.
• Integrate therapeutic goals into the child's daily preschool routine.
• Monitor progress and prepare monthly progress reports and periodic comprehensive reports.
• Communicate progress, goals and home strategies with parents.
• Manage a small class of approximately 6–8 children.
• Prepare and conduct preschool lesson plans and learning activities.
• Conduct circle time, play, art, sensory and developmental activities.
• Adapt classroom activities according to individual children's developmental needs.
• Support children's social interaction, behaviour, independence and daily routines.
• Work closely with preschool teachers and management to provide an inclusive learning environment.
• Assist with children's personal care and toileting when required.

Requirements

• Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Fresh graduates are welcome to apply; 1 year or more paediatric/special-needs experience is preferred.
• Experience with ASD, ADHD, developmental delay, sensory difficulties or learning difficulties is an advantage.
• Comfortable working with both typically developing and special-needs children.
• Able to conduct individual and group therapy.
• Able to prepare IEPs, lesson plans and progress reports.
• Good written and spoken English.
• Patient, nurturing, responsible and able to manage a small classroom independently.
• Good communication skills and comfortable communicating with parents.
• Willing to learn and work collaboratively with teachers and the ORION team.

Working Arrangement

5 days per week – Monday to Friday
Saturday & Sunday: Off

Salary & Benefits

RM3,000 – RM4,000 per month, depending on qualifications and experience.

Benefits include:

• Annual and medical leave
• Maternity leave
• Opportunity to develop and grow ORION's EIP & Occupational Therapy programme