Occupational Therapist - Singapore - Bright Hill Evergreen Home

Bright Hill Evergreen Home

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Singapore

1 week ago

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Wei Jie

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Description

This position will be reporting to Principal Physiotherapist and work hand in hand for providing day to day management and therapy services for residents.

**Job Description
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,

5. 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 Director of Nursing (DON) 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 Requirement

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 problemsolving skills
Minimum 2 year experiences or above

For Senior OT position:
At least 5 years of Occupational experience in health care setting