Occupational Therapist – Residential Care [WCAN]

WECRUIT PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

WECRUIT PTE. LTD. invites an experienced Occupational Therapist to join our Allied Health team. The role involves conducting occupational therapy assessments, delivering interventions to support residents' independence, and collaborating with the multidisciplinary team.

You will supervise Therapy Assistants, coordinate with nursing staff, contribute to quality improvement, and participate in professional development, research, and service development projects within the department.

Responsibilities

• Conduct occupational therapy assessments and provide appropriate interventions to support residents' functional abilities, independence and quality of life.
• Participate in patient review meetings with the multidisciplinary team and provide occupational therapy recommendations where appropriate.
• Guide and supervise Therapy Assistants and volunteers in the delivery of relevant therapy-related activities.
• Work closely with the rehabilitation and multidisciplinary teams to ensure effective communication and continuity of care.

Job description

Clinical Practice

• Conduct occupational therapy assessments and provide appropriate interventions to support residents' functional abilities, independence and quality of life.

• Participate in patient review meetings with the multidisciplinary team and provide occupational therapy recommendations where appropriate.

• Guide and supervise Therapy Assistants and volunteers in the delivery of relevant therapy-related activities.

• Work closely with the rehabilitation and multidisciplinary teams to ensure effective communication and continuity of care.

Professional Development & Training

• Maintain current professional knowledge and stay informed of developments and evidence-based practices in occupational therapy.

• Contribute to the continuous development and improvement of occupational therapy services within the department.

• Support the training and development of therapy aides, therapy associates, volunteers and caregivers.

• Teach, guide and supervise Occupational Therapy and Therapy Assistant students during their clinical placements.

• Support in-service training and educational activities for nursing staff on occupational therapy-related matters.

• Participate in relevant research and service development projects.

Administrative & Operational Responsibilities

• Provide operational support and appropriate coverage for occupational therapy services within the Allied Health Team when required.

• Compile departmental workload statistics and monthly incident reports for submission to the Head of Allied Health and Senior Therapist-in-Charge.

• Provide appropriate feedback and input into the performance development and appraisal of Therapy Assistants and Therapy Associates.

Quality Improvement & Other Responsibilities

• Participate in departmental initiatives, interdepartmental committees and quality improvement projects.

• Identify areas for improvement and contribute to the development and implementation of appropriate solutions.

• Carry out other relevant duties assigned by the Senior Therapist-in-Charge or Head of Allied Health.

EA License No: 20C0270