Senior Geriatric Occupational Therapist & Team Lead

sasco senior citizens' home; Singapore; On-site; SGD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Sasco Senior Citizens' Home West Coast & Jurong West Day Care Centre in Singapore is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist to lead the planning and delivery of OT services for elderly clients, aiming to improve independence in daily activities.

The successful candidate will assess clients, design individualized interventions, and coordinate with care teams; they will also educate families and contribute to quality improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Full AHPC registration in Singapore.
• 2–3 years of clinical experience, preferably geriatric or community-based.
• Strong clinical reasoning, communication, and leadership skills.
• Passion for working with older adults and promoting independence.

Responsibilities

• Assess physical, cognitive, psychosocial, and functional abilities.
• Plan and deliver individualized OT interventions.
• Conduct home assessments and recommend safety adaptations.
• Prescribe or recommend adaptive equipment and assistive devices.
• Document assessments and progress accurately.
• Participate in multidisciplinary meetings and care planning.
• Educate clients and families on rehabilitation goals.
• Lead quality improvement projects.
• Supervise therapy assistants.
• Contribute to student placements and internal training.
• Provide services across settings as competent.

Skills

Clinical reasoning

Communication

Leadership

Education

OT degree (BSc/MSc)

Job description

Sasco Senior Citizens' Home West Coast & Jurong West Day Care Centre in Singapore is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist to lead the planning and delivery of OT services for elderly clients, aiming to improve independence in daily activities.

The successful candidate will assess clients, design individualized interventions, and coordinate with care teams; they will also educate families and contribute to quality improvement.