Occupational Therapist (West)

PAP Community Foundation; Singapore; On-site; SGD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

PAP Community Foundation is seeking a qualified Occupational Therapist to plan and run therapy services at the Senior Care Centre. You will assess clients on admission and during reviews, develop and implement therapy plans, and participate in multidisciplinary discussions to support holistic care.

You will document records and engage with families with empathy and professionalism. The role requires at least a bachelor or diploma in Occupational Therapy, AHPC registration, and a minimum of 3

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy.
• Fully registered with AHPC (Allied Health Professions Council).
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a hospital or eldercare setting; community experience preferred.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Passionate disposition to interact with frail seniors.

Responsibilities

• Plan and run occupational therapy services in the Senior Care Centre.
• Conduct assessments for SCC clients during admission and reviews.
• Institute appropriate and effective client therapy treatment.
• Participate in multidisciplinary care discussions.
• Contribute to formulation and follow-up of clients' ICP for holistic care.
• Plan and conduct group therapy programs for day care clients.
• Review and revise therapy program schedules to improve quality.
• Maintain documentation of therapy records.
• Assist clients with dementia-related behavioural issues.
• Foster close, warm relationships with families and caregivers.
• Take charge of other duties as assigned by Centre Manager.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Empathy

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor degree in Occupational Therapy

Diploma in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Job Description:

• Plan and run occupational therapy services in the Senior Care Centre [in coordination with the Centre Manager and Physiotherapist].
• Conduct assessments for SCC clients during admission and periodic reviews.
• Institute an appropriate and effective client therapy treatment.
• Participate in multidisciplinary case discussions with the SCC care team.
• Contribute to formulation and follow-up of clients' Individual Care Plan [ICP] to ensure holistic health and care coverage.
• Plan and conduct group therapy programme and activities for day care clients.
• Review and revise programme schedule when necessary to enhance quality of therapy program.
• Take charge of proper documentation of therapy records.
• Understand dementia issues and know how to manage clients who display behavioural problems [associated with onset of dementia].
• Interact to foster close and warm relationships with clients' families and caregivers; and to exhibit with sincerity the care and respect of clients.
• Take charge of other duties which the Centre Manager may assign from time to time.

Job Requirements and Qualifications:

• Bachelor degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy
• Qualified and fully registered with AHPC [Allied Health Professions Council].
• Minimum 3 years of working experience in a hospital or eldercare institution; preference is for a candidate with working experience in a community setting.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Possess a passionate disposition to interact with frail seniors.

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