Senior/Occupational Therapist

2 weeks ago

Singapore REN CI HOSPITAL Full time
Roles & Responsibilities

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

CLINICAL

  • To utilize appropriate assessment tools to evaluate patients' performance components affecting their participation in self-care, work, and leisure activities.
  • To formulate appropriate treatment plans and goals within the inpatient stay and to re-evaluate and modify the treatment plan as required.
  • To work with multi-disciplinary teams in Ren Ci Hospital (RCH), which includes attending weekly case management meetings, participating in discharge planning in consultation with the patients, their families, and other external agencies involved.
  • To maintain an accurate and timely patient record by documenting in patients' medical case notes after attending to the patients.
  • To instruct and supervise occupational therapists and/or Therapy Aides in occupational therapy interventions for patients.

PROFESSIONAL

  • To practice Occupational Therapy in accordance to the Code of Professional Conduct defined by the Allied Health Professions Council (AHPC).
  • To maintain absolute confidentiality in matters pertaining to the organization, department, and patients. Confidentiality of the patients' records is to be always maintained for the privacy of the patients.
  • To co-present in workshops and seminars.
  • To supervise and appraise Occupational Therapists, and Therapy Aides.
  • To supervise undergraduate occupational therapy students, foreign trained Occupational Therapists awaiting qualifying examinations and Occupational Therapists under provisional registration.
  • To liaise with external services, statutory bodies and other Voluntary Welfare Organisations as appropriate.
  • To supervise post-graduate Occupational Therapy students if any.
  • To lead research projects, and to set clinical standards.
  • To initiate and coordinate new therapy programs.

ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES

  • To update patients' statistics daily.
  • To participate actively in the implementation of organizational and departmental policies, to review policies and protocols when necessary.
  • To take responsibility for the maintenance and replacement of occupational therapy equipment in the department.
  • To carry out other tasks or projects assigned by the Head of Occupational Therapy services/ Head of Department.
  • To plan and provide coverage when necessary.
  • To take up leadership services such as Outpatient services in-charge, Therapy Aides in-charge, Nursing home rehab in-charge.

HEALTH AND SAFETY

  • To know and implement the Health and Safety regulations in RCH. To always work safely and to participate actively in health and safety programs.
  • To attend courses on CPR, Manual Handling and Fire Safety as required by the organization and professional bodies.
  • To read and understand the contents of the Infection Control Manual.
  • To take initiative and identify, report, and resolve issues that may cause harm/ injuries to people in the organization.
  • To report all incidents or potential hazards to the reporting officer.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

  • Degree in Occupational Therapy (recognized by AHPC).
  • Post-graduate qualification or certification in treatment techniques is an advantage.
  • Registered with the Singapore AHPC with valid practicing certificate.
  • Highly encouraged to be a member of the Singapore Association of Occupational Therapist (SAOT).
  • At least 3 - 5 years of working experience in the relevant field.
  • Experience in a geriatric community hospital, long term care or nursing home setting will be an advantage.
  • Mature mid career individuals with the required qualification are welcome to apply.
  • Able to serve those patients and residents in need, regardless of race, nationality, religious or social status.
  • Compassionate and able to relate well to patients and residents of RCH.
  • Caring, understanding, patient and empathetic.
  • Able to cooperate with all colleagues towards the total healthcare of the community.
  • Able to motivate and develop staff.
  • Able to coordinate daily operations within the department.
  • Able to promote a collegial work environment and encourage effective teamwork.
  • The Occupational Therapist post is a rotational post within the various settings in Ren Ci Hospital (RCH), namely Community Hospital (CH), Nursing Home (NH), and Senior Care Centre (SCC).

Work Location

Ren Ci Community Hospital - 71 Irrawaddy Road /

Nursing Homes - Bukit Batok St 52 / Ang Mo Kio Avenue 8 / 17 Woodlands Dr 17

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Fire Safety
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Occupational Therapy
Nursing
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