Senior Occupational Therapist — Inspire Elder Independence

NTUC Health Co-operative Limited; Singapore; On-site; SGD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

NTUC Health Co-operative Limited (NTUC Health) is seeking an Occupational Therapist to enhance seniors' quality of life by helping them regain independence in daily activities and enable them to live a purposeful life.

You will assess clients' physical, cognitive, psychosocial, and occupational needs; conduct caregiver training; prescribe aids; perform home assessments; and participate in quality improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Fully registered with the Allied Health Professions Council (AHPC).
• Thrive in a collaborative and dynamic environment.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Genuine interest to engage our seniors in the community.
• Proficient in Google Suite Applications.
• Experience in Day Rehabilitation Centres (DRC), Home Therapy and Nursing Homes islandwide.

Responsibilities

• Assess and evaluate client’s physical, cognitive, psychosocial and occupational needs to design appropriate intervention plans.
• Support clients to participate meaningfully in their environment.
• Conduct caregiver training and education.
• Prescribe appropriate aids or assistive devices.
• Conduct home assessment and modification as necessary.
• Participate in quality improvement, research, and collaborative projects.
• Conduct training for therapists, support staff, and other healthcare professionals.
• Ensure compliance with clinical protocols and service standard.

Skills

Occupational Therapy

Communication

Stakeholder management

Google Suite

Education

Degree in Occupational Therapy

AHPC registration

Tools

Google Suite

Job description

NTUC Health Co-operative Limited (NTUC Health) is seeking an Occupational Therapist to enhance seniors' quality of life by helping them regain independence in daily activities and enable them to live a purposeful life.

You will assess clients' physical, cognitive, psychosocial, and occupational needs; conduct caregiver training; prescribe aids; perform home assessments; and participate in quality improvement initiatives.