Kerja Sepenuh Masa Occupational Therapist #SGUnitedJobs, Gaji tinggi SGD 3,800 di LEE AH MOOI OLD AGE HOME Central Region (Singapore) - Maukerja

Clinical Care

• Is responsible for compliance of all occupational therapy standards as stipulated by the Ministry of Health and Allied Health Professions Council (AHPC)
• Carry out assessment on residents as part of the admission assessment and conduct regular routine assessment on in-house residents who may require occupational therapy or rehabilitation service.
• Recommend appropriate OT programmes and activities for residents.
• Provide leadership to the therapy staff to ensure safe and quality resident care, and in compliance to standards. Is responsible for the supervision, evaluation and disciplining of staff in her/ his team
• Promote evidence-based practices on therapy services
• Ensure written policies, procedures and work process are available and up to date to guide OT-related therapy services
• Evaluate and ensure that OT-related therapy services are being delivered in accordance to policies, guidelines and procedures
• Assist in the implementation of resident’s discharge plan to ensure smooth transition back to the community
• Provide training for caregivers in preparation for resident’s discharge back to the community.
• Monitor OT-related therapy service quality performance indicators and develop action plan for continuous improvement.
• Keep good records of all services performed and submit weekly case reports to the Nursing Home Managers. A monthly consolidated report of workload statistics and other concerns to do with service standards would be required to be submitted to the Manager.

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 OT-related 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 occupational therapy services and programmes
• 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 Rehab Manager 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 Therapy team, and between internal and external customer groups
• Oversee the administration of the therapy gym, station, equipment and all relevant facilities. To report any faults to the manager. Ensure proper documentation and billing for residents.
• Maintain an inventory list of therapy equipment and ensure regular maintenance is done
• Perform such other duties and responsibilities that may be assigned from time to time by the Administrator.

Qualifications

• Candidate must possess a recognised qualification in Occupational Therapy and fully registered with AHPC, Singapore.
• At least 2 year(s) of working experience in a healthcare environment.
• Applicants must be able to communicate effectively with a wide variety of people and cultures, maintaining a high level of quality service.
• Self-motivated to keep up-to-date with advances in the field of Occupational Therapy.
• Applicants must be willing to travel across Singapore.

Other Information

• Ability to work effectively in team environment.
• Proficient in Occupational Therapy activities/treatment.
• Knowledge on transferring of patients.
• Possess strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Possess leadership and planning skills.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Proficiency in MS Office.