Senior Occupational Therapist

Methodist Welfare Services; Singapore; In loco; SGD 60.000 - 90.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Methodist Welfare Services seeks an experienced Occupational Therapist to conduct home-based assessments and develop care plans that promote client independence, safety and dignity. You will address home environment factors, recommend assistive devices and collaborate with caregivers to improve daily living activities.

The role includes supporting palliative needs, performing falls risk assessments, and providing education to caregivers while documenting progress and outcomes for

Competenze

• Diploma/degree in Applied Health Science (Occupational Therapy).
• Full registration and AHPC license to practice in Singapore.
• Accredited supervisor under AHPC preferred.
• ICE certification by SIT preferred.
• At least 5 years of relevant work experience, including 2 years supervisory.
• Team player; able to multi-task and work independently.

Mansioni

• Conduct independent OT assessments for Home Care and Home Hospice clients.
• Assess clients' abilities, care needs, routines, home environment and goals.
• Develop and implement individualized care plans and intervention strategies.
• Provide OT intervention for activities of daily living, mobility, seating and positioning.
• Assess and recommend assistive devices, home modifications and adaptive equipment.
• Assess and support use of specialized equipment where appropriate.
• Provide caregiver education and training on transfers, safety and equipment use.
• Support palliative and end-of-life care needs with comfort and dignity.
• Conduct falls risk assessments and prevention strategies.
• Provide handover reports and participate in multidisciplinary discussions.
• Communicate plans to nurses, doctors, social workers, therapists, clients and caregivers.
• Support other MWS centres when OT expertise is required.
• Ensure timely documentation of status, risks, equipment, training and follow-up.

Conoscenze

Team player

Multitasking

Independent worker

Supervisory experience

Formazione

Applied Health Science (OT)

AHPC registration

AHPC supervisor accreditation (preferred)

SIT ICE certification (preferred)

Descrizione del lavoro

• Conduct independent Occupational Therapy assessments for Home Care and Home Hospice clients, including functional, cognitive, caregiver and safety assessments, within the scope of practice of a registered allied health professional.
• Assess clients’ abilities, care needs, routines, home environment, rehabilitation potential, equipment needs, caregiver support and goals of care.
• Develop and implement individualized care plans and intervention strategies to support clients’ independence, safety, comfort, dignity, participation in daily activities and quality of life within the home environment.
• Provide Occupational Therapy intervention for activities of daily living, functional transfers, seating and positioning, upper limb function, energy conservation, pressure injury prevention, cognitive and behavioural support, and meaningful daily engagement.
• Assess and recommend suitable assistive devices, adaptive equipment, mobility-related equipment, home modifications and environmental adaptations to support safe care at home.
• Assess and support clients who may require specialized equipment or devices, such as motorised mobility devices, pressure-relieving equipment, positioning aids, commodes, shower chairs, hoists or other adaptive devices, where clinically appropriate.
• Provide caregiver education and training on safe transfers, positioning, handling techniques, use of equipment, environmental safety, falls prevention, pressure injury prevention and activity modification.
• Support palliative and end-of-life care needs by recommending practical strategies to optimise comfort, safety, dignity, caregiver confidence and meaningful participation according to clients’ goals and condition
• Conduct falls risk assessment and recommends appropriate fall prevention strategies, including environmental modifications, equipment prescription, supervision levels, safe transfer techniques and caregiver education
• Provide timely handover reports and/or participate in multi-disciplinary discussions to support holistic care planning and continuity of care for clients and caregivers.
• Communicate intervention plans, care recommendations, continuity of care plans and discharge plans to relevant stakeholders, including nurses, doctors, social workers, therapists, care staff, clients and caregivers.
• Support other MWS centres or programmes through collaboration where Occupational Therapy expertise is required, subject to service needs.
• Ensure timely and accurate documentation of clients’ functional status, home safety risks, equipment recommendations, caregiver training, goals of care and follow-up plans.

Education and Training

• To participate in continuing education and research activities to keep abreast with advances in the profession
• To plan, develop and deliver continuing education (according to needs) to care staff and volunteers
• To contribute to department’s development through delivering training/in-services and conducting required audits
• To lead/co-lead research and/or quality improvement projects within AH team/inter departments

Administration and Operation

• Manages feedback from various stakeholders
• Assist in the implementation of new clinical services

Other Duties

• Perform other duties as assigned by the Team Lead and/or Head, Allied Health

Qualifications, Competencies & Experience

• Diploma/Degree in Applied/Health Science (Occupational Therapy)
• Obtained full registration and licensed by Allied Health Professional Council to practice in Singapore (AHPC)
• Accredicted as a supervisor under the AHPC supervisory framework preferred
• Completed the I am a Clinical Educator (ICE) by Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT) preferred
• Possess at least 5 years of relevant work experience including of 2 years’ supervisory experience
• A team player
• Able to multi-task and work independently