A. Assessment and Evaluation
- Conduct occupational therapy assessments to evaluate clients' physical, cognitive, sensory, and functional abilities.
- Assess clients' ability to perform activities of daily living (ADLs), including bathing, dressing, grooming, eating, and toileting.
- Identify functional limitations, safety risks, and barriers affecting clients' independence.
- Establish individualised treatment goals and rehabilitation plans based on assessment findings.
B. Occupational Therapy Intervention
- Provide individual and group therapy sessions according to clients' needs.
- Develop and implement therapeutic activities to improve motor skills, coordination, balance, cognition, and functional independence within the therapist's scope of practice.
- Train clients in daily living skills and safe movement techniques.
- Recommend appropriate assistive devices and adaptive equipment to improve independence and safety.
- Monitor clients' progress and modify treatment plans accordingly.
- Provide rehabilitation support for elderly clients and individuals recovering from illness, injury, surgery, or hospitalisation.
C. Elderly Care and Ageing in Place
- Assess home safety and identify potential hazards that may increase the risk of falls.
- Recommend home modifications, including grab bars, ramps, bathroom safety equipment, and other accessibility solutions.
- Advise clients and family members on fall prevention and safe mobility.
- Recommend suitable assistive technology and elderly-care products to support independent living.
- Support clients transitioning from hospital to home by assessing their functional needs and recommending appropriate rehabilitation and safety measures.
D. Resident and Family Education
- Educate residents, clients, caregivers, and family members on safe handling, positioning, transfers, and daily living techniques.
- Demonstrate the correct use of assistive devices and adaptive equipment.
- Provide caregiver training to support clients' recovery and long-term independence.
- Communicate rehabilitation goals, progress, and recommendations to families and relevant healthcare professionals.
E. Documentation and Reporting
- Maintain accurate assessment records, treatment plans, progress notes, and discharge summaries.
- Monitor and document clients' functional improvements and therapy outcomes.
- Prepare reports and recommendations for families, referring hospitals, and other healthcare professionals when appropriate.
- Ensure proper documentation and compliance with company policies, confidentiality requirements, and applicable professional standards.
F. Teamwork and Other Duties
- Collaborate with physiotherapists, nurses, doctors, caregivers, and other healthcare professionals to provide coordinated care.
- Participate in multidisciplinary case discussions and care planning.
- Assist with rehabilitation programmes, health education activities, workshops, and community outreach.
- Support the promotion and appropriate use of assistive devices and ageing-in-place solutions.
- Perform other reasonable duties assigned by management from time to time.
3. Job Requirements
- Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy from a recognised institution.
- Must meet applicable Malaysian registration and practising requirements for occupational therapists.
- Fresh graduates and experienced candidates are welcome to apply.
- Good communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
- Patient, compassionate, responsible, and able to work with elderly clients and individuals with disabilities.
- Able to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Good documentation and organisational skills.
- Willing to conduct functional assessments, caregiver training, and home safety assessments where required.
Pay: RM1,453.33 - RM3,500.00 per month
Work Location: In person