Occupational Therapist

The Salvation Army Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent charitable organization in Singapore is hiring an Occupational Therapist to provide resident-centered care and oversee therapy services at Peacehaven Nursing Home. Responsibilities include evaluating residents' needs, training staff and volunteers, and ensuring high standards of care. Candidates should possess a relevant degree or diploma and full registration with the APHC. The role offers standard working hours from 8:30 am to 5:45 pm, Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• Full registration with APHC.

Responsibilities

• Administer occupational therapy services aligned with the organization’s mission.
• Coordinate occupational therapy services by supervising and educating staff.
• Implement and improve standards of care to meet required levels of performance.
• Assess resident needs and develop individualized therapy programs.
• Evaluate and document residents’ occupational therapy needs and progress.
• Refer residents to specialists for consultation.
• Train and supervise caregivers/volunteers in therapy programs.
• Plan and schedule staff training in therapy duties.

Education

Bachelor degree / Diploma

Job description

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

With a capacity of around 430 beds, Peacehaven provides compassionate, individualized, holistic care to all without discrimination. We offer a comprehensive gamut of services to care for the sick, frail and elderly who have physical or mental disabilities with minimal or no appropriate caregiver support at home.

Peacehaven has also been awarded the bizSAFE level 4 status which affirms our commitment to safety and health standards at the workplace.

The Salvation Army, Singapore – Peacehaven Nursing Home

DESIGNATION

Occupational Therapist

RESPONSIBILITIES

• To administer occupational therapy services aligned with The Salvation Army's Mission and Philosophy of Care. Provide resident-centered care focusing on their comfort and health.


• To coordinate and ensure appropriate occupational therapy services by supervising, monitoring and educating therapy and nursing staff.


• Implement and continuously improve standards of care and service that meet or exceed Ministry of Health and The Salvation Army's required levels of performance.


• Assess and identify individual needs of residents and formulate/develop and implement appropriate individualized music therapeutic programs.


• Evaluate and document residents' occupation therapy needs and progress at regular intervals, monitor training programs and review its effectiveness.


• Refer residents to the respective specialists for consultation and appropriate intervention.


• Train and supervise caregivers/volunteers in the maintenance of occupational therapy programs.


• Plan and schedule therapy care staff for relevant training in order to excel in their duties.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor degree / Diploma


• Full registration with APHC

OTHER INFORMATION

WORKING HOURS

• 8.30am to 5.45pm (Monday to Friday, 45 minutes lunch break)

WORKING LOCATION

The Salvation Army - Peacehaven Nursing Home

9 Upper Changi Road North Singapore 507706