Occupational Therapist

Key Responsibilities:

•  Plan and run occupational rehab 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 Holder Requirements:

•  Bachelor degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy
• Qualified and 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.

Please send your resume in MS WORD apply via APPLY NOW indicating your current and expected salary.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

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