Occupational Therapist Aide (OTA)

Ju Eng Home For Senior Citizens; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A senior care facility in Singapore is seeking an Occupational Therapist Aide to support elderly residents with rehabilitation and therapy activities. You will conduct therapy sessions, maintain therapy equipment, and document progress to ensure a safe environment. Candidates should be compassionate and committed to enhancing residents' quality of life through engaging activities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct individual and group therapy sessions under direction.
• Assist residents with rehabilitative activities including basic ADLs.
• Plan and conduct daily functional activities for residents.
• Maintain hygiene and organization of therapy areas and equipment.
• Document therapy activities and track resident progress.
• File therapy records and maintain attendance statistics.
• Follow safety procedures during therapy and report issues.

Job description

Job Summary: The Occupational Therapist Aide (OTA) plays a crucial role in supporting elderly residents with functional rehabilitation and therapy‑related activities under the supervision of the DON. The OTA facilitates residents’ physical and cognitive development through structured activities, promotes independence in daily living skills (ADLs), and ensures a safe and engaging rehabilitation environment. The OTA also manages therapy records, maintains equipment, and monitors progress to support continuous care.

Key Responsibilities

1. Therapy Implementation and Resident Support
   • Conduct individual and group therapy sessions as directed by DON/DDON or referring therapist.
   • Assist residents with rehabilitative activities including range of motion, perceptual motor training, fine motor skills, and basic ADLs.
   • Teach residents to perform tasks such as transfers, stretching, coloring, puzzles, or creative activities (e.g., origami).
2. Activity Planning and Engagement
   • Plan, schedule, and conduct daily functional activities to stimulate residents’ physical and cognitive abilities.
   • Encourage participation and adapt tasks based on residents’ individual capabilities and progress.
3. Therapy Room and Equipment Maintenance
   • Clean and maintain therapy equipment and modalities after each use.
   • Ensure therapy areas are hygienic, organized, and ready for sessions.
   • Monitor and manage therapy supplies and inventory levels.
4. Documentation and Progress Tracking
   • Maintain accurate and up-to-date case notes for each resident’s therapy activities and progress.
   • Evaluate therapy outcomes and document reviews every three months.
   • Submit monthly therapy reports to DON/DDON, including resident ADL improvements and participation statistics.
5. Administrative Support
   • File residents’ therapy records and departmental documents appropriately.
   • Maintain statistics of therapy attendance and rehabilitation progress.
   • Prepare materials and forms needed for activities and documentation.
6. Safety and Quality Compliance
   • Follow all safety procedures when assisting residents with therapy activities.
   • Identify and report residents’ therapy‑related discomfort or unusual behaviors.
   • Uphold infection control and hygiene standards in therapy areas.
7. Ad‑hoc Duties
   • Support other duties as assigned by the DON/DDON, including assisting with events or supporting other clinical or administrative functions where relevant.