Occupational Therapist

2 weeks ago

Singapore Bright Hill Evergreen Home Full time

This position will be reporting to Chief Executive Officer and work hand in hand for providing day to day management and therapy services for residents.

Clinical Care
- Assess, plan, implement and evaluate residents for ability to cope with activities of daily living, cognitive perceptual functions, behaviour and social skills
- Provides occupational therapy procedures that include:

- Training in improvement of ADL skills;
- Exercises, hand/eye co-ordination and graded activities to improve strength and range of motion,keeping reports on residents and their progress
- Liaising with other healthcare professionals to encourage a holistic approach to Care
- Participate and conduct orientation and in-service education, training program and supervise junior staff under his / her charge as required
- Cover Head of Department to the smooth running of department when necessary

Quality
- Review and update therapy services workflow, policies and procedures
- Ensure team members are familiar with the Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and all emergency protocols
- Work with nursing team, other allied health professionals and support care team to coordinate, conduct and facilitate quality improvement initiatives and continuous improvement projects
- Maintain systematic inventory control and maintenance of equipment to achieve optimal utilisation and ensure equipment is safe for use
- Coordinate, manage and evaluate therapy services to ensure the provision of safe, effective and quality care to residents

Training & Development
- Direct and facilitate therapy aides’ development, skills and competency upgrading through various opportunities
- Teach, mentor and supervise therapy aides in performing the various prescribed therapy services
- Conduct regular and on-going assessment of therapy aides’ competencies to ensure achievement of targets set and/or expected competency levels
- Orientate and appraise newly joined staff members during their induction
- Assist the Principal Physiotherapist in identifying, planning and making decisions to meet training and developmental needs of therapy aides

Administration
- Utilise performance management and counselling skills effectively to motivate staff to perform at their optimal level and ensure care delivered is in compliance to standards of practice
- Ensure the safe storage of all confidential files, records, documents; and that residents confidentiality is maintained at all times
- Ensure that effective and cooperative working relationships are maintained within the Rehabilitation team, and between internal and external customer groups
- Maintain an inventory list of therapy equipment and ensure regular maintenance is done

**Job Requirements**
- Registered as Occupational Therapist with the Allied Health Professions Council (AHPC)
- A team player and able to work independently
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- Good organisational, management and problem-solving skills
- Minimum 2 year experiences or above. For Senior OT position: At least 5 years of Occupational experience in health care setting
- Able to converse in Mandarin to communicate with our Chinese speaking residents will be an advantage
- Experience with elderly patients is an advantage

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