Occupational Therapist

MINDSG Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

MINDSG Ltd in Singapore is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist to join our multidisciplinary team. You will provide client care, deliver therapy, and educate clients and families within our community-based services for PWIDs.

As part of MINDSG Ltd, you will collaborate with teachers, psychologists, social workers and other therapists across schools and development centres, applying your clinical judgement and communication skills to support empowerment and inclusive living.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy from an institution recognised by AHPC
• AHPC Full, Restricted or Conditional Registration

Responsibilities

• Provide client care, therapy execution and client education to an assigned group of clients.
• Offer therapy recommendations based on evaluation of the client’s condition.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams across MINDS settings such as schools and employment centres.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy

AHPC Full, Restricted or Conditional Registration

Job description

About Us

MINDS has been caring for Persons with Intellectual Disabilities (PWIDs) and their families since 1962.

About Us

MINDS has been caring for Persons with Intellectual Disabilities (PWIDs) and their families since 1962.

Grounded in the belief that all PWIDs have innate abilities and talents, MINDS is committed to empowering them and enhancing their quality of life, while advocating for greater inclusivity for PWIDs as a nation.

MINDS is today one of the largest charities in Singapore employing more than 1,200 staff. With the key focus to expand community-based services, improving the employability of PWIDS, strengthening education, and engendering inclusive community living, MINDS offers a holistic range of services and programmes across the PWIDs' lifespan.

These include schools, employment and training development centres, home-based care services and community-based services to cater to the physical, psychological, environmental and social needs of PWIDs. For more information, please visit www.minds.org.sg.

Job Description

An Occupational Therapist is responsible for providing client care, performing therapy execution and client education activities to an assigned group of clients. S/He performs continuing education and research to achieve quality client care.

S/He is also conscientious in providing therapy recommendations based on evaluation of the client's condition. S/He may work in various settings within MINDS ranging from special schools to employment or training and development centres.

S/He may also work as part of collaborative, interdisciplinary teams which may include teachers, training officers, psychologists, social workers, physiotherapists and speech therapists. S/He should have initiative and be sensitive to the needs of her/his clients. S/He should possess communication and problem-solving skills.

Qualification & Skills

Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy from an institution recognised by the Allied Health Professions Council

AHPC Full, Restricted or Conditional Registration

Other Information

Experience working with persons with autism, intellectual and/or developmental disabilities is preferred