Occupational Therapist / Senior Occupational Therapist

As an Occupational Therapist / Senior

Occupational Therapist , you will be called upon to

deliver the highest standard of service in assessing and managing

new clients to SLEC, as well as maintaining centre equipment and

operations. You will also be responsible for arranging events as

well as providing consultation and training for both internal and

external stakeholders, such as caregivers and

volunteers.

Responsibilities :

Provide overall leadership to the assigned section in the

OT Department in the following areas including, Clinical Care,

Administration Duties, Training and Education along with Research

and Quality Improvement Projects.

Maintain

high standards and professional OT services (centre-based,

home-based and residential care) for the assigned

caseloads.

Responsible for the accurate

assessment and appropriate treatment for all clients admitted to

SLEC.

Comply with SLEC's SOPs on client care

& documentation standards.

Attend MDM or

family conferences when required.

Provide home

visits, home modification and caregiver training when needs

arise.

Raise application forms (eSMF, EASE) to

support equipment procurement.

Promote and

implement daycare activities that is in line with the GRACE model

of care.

Execute new clinical programs to

progress the profession and benefit the community.

Mentor and ensure OTA and TA within the centre delivers

high clinical standards via CEP.

Provide

coverage of OT services when the needs arise.

• Ensure centre clears clinical audit by MOH.

Ensure operational efficiency in the centre by providing

on-site supervision to OTA and TA.

Document

and report incidents which happened in the Rehab Gym or are related

to rehab service.

Engage volunteers and

partners in delivering quality care to clients.

Collate information on elderly assessments and prepare

reports as required.

Liaise with internal

stakeholders relating to Occupational Therapy.

Manage Gym assets by putting up requests for equipment

purchase, disposal, repair or loan.

Ensure Gym

facilities is maintained at the highest standard.

Ensure OTA and TA receive appropriate

training.

Execute outreach event to

caregivers, volunteers and partners.

Assist in

developing training materials and assessment standards to improve

knowledge and skills of OTAs and TAs.

Conduct

training for in-house and external stakeholders.

Supervise OT students in clinical placement

(AHPC).

Be involved in QIP and research

projects by mobilising the team to identify problem areas and

recommend and implement improvement measures.

Identify areas for improvement, recommend and implement

solutions for the betterment of DRC and

DC.

Job

requirements : Degree

or Diploma in Occupational Therapy from an accredited institution

and licensed to practice in Singapore, preferably with 1 to 3

years' experience.

Preferably 1 to 3 years of

working experience.

Team player with strong

communication, interpersonal and organisational

abilities.

Capable of working independently

and under time constraints.

Proficient in the

use of Microsoft Office applications.