Occupational Therapist

Canossaville Children and Community Services; Singapore; On-site; SGD 54,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Canossaville Children and Community Services in Singapore is seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapist to empower children with diverse developmental needs. You will work with a multidisciplinary team to support children’s functional abilities, independence and participation across daily environments.

Responsibilities include assessing and planning interventions, delivering evidence-based therapy, coaching families and educators, monitoring progress, and contributing to service development

Qualifications

• Diploma in Occupational Therapy from an accredited polytechnic or university.
• Full registration with the Allied Health Professions Council (AHPC), Singapore.
• Minimum 4 years of working experience with the paediatric population.

Responsibilities

• Assess and plan interventions: assess children’s functional abilities, identify areas for support, and develop individualised, measurable therapy goals.
• Deliver evidence-based therapy: provide individual and group interventions to support motor functions, adaptive skills, sensory integration and self-regulation.
• Empower families and educators: partner with parents, teachers and other professionals to share strategies, coach caregivers and help children apply their skills at home and in the classroom.
• Monitor progress and outcomes: evaluate children’s progress and adapt intervention plans to meet evolving needs.
• Contribute to service excellence: participate in programme evaluation, quality improvement initiatives and development of services across the Canossian Village.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Education

Diploma in Occupational Therapy

AHPC registration (Singapore)

Job description

Are you passionate about empowering children to reach their fullest potential? Join Canossaville and make a meaningful difference in the lives of children with diverse developmental needs and their families!

As an Occupational Therapist, you will work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to support children’s functional abilities, independence and participation across their everyday environments.

• Assess and plan interventions: Assess children’s functional abilities, identify areas for support, and develop individualised, measurable therapy goals.
• Deliver evidence-based therapy: Provide individual and group interventions to support motor functions, adaptive skills, sensory integration and self-regulation.
• Empower families and educators: Partner with parents, teachers and other professionals to share strategies, coach caregivers and help children apply their skills at home and in the classroom.
• Monitor progress and outcomes: Evaluate children’s progress and adapt intervention plans to meet their evolving needs.
• Contribute to service excellence: Participate in programme evaluation, quality improvement initiatives, professional learning and the development of services across the Canossian Village.

What We’re Looking For

• At least a Diploma in Occupational Therapy from an accredited polytechnic or university.
• Full registration with the Allied Health Professions Council (AHPC), Singapore.
• Minimum 4 years of working experience with the paediatric population.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• A commitment to evidence-based practice, continuous learning and quality care for children and their families.

It Would Be an Advantage If You Have

• Knowledge of the Early Childhood Holistic Outcomes (ECHO) Framework.
• Experience working with students with hearing loss.
• Knowledge of service provision for children with special needs across early intervention, mainstream and Special Education (SPED) settings.

Be part of a collaborative team committed to supporting children’s development, strengthening family partnerships and providing holistic, coordinated care across the Canossian Village.

If you believe every child deserves the opportunity to thrive, we would love to hear from you!

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