The posting
We invite you to join our team as:
Occupational Therapist
5 days’ work week
Job Responsibilities
1. Client Assessment and Therapy Intervention
- Assess clients’ functional abilities, needs and disabilities, and develop, implement and review individualized occupational therapy programmes.
- Provide individual and group therapy to improve activities of daily living (ADLs), upper limb function, sensory and cognitive skills, behaviour, social skills and pre-vocational abilities.
- Monitor and document clients’ progress, evaluate treatment effectiveness and refer clients to specialists when necessary.
2. Multidisciplinary Collaboration and Caregiver Training
- Collaborate with the rehabilitation team, caregivers and family members to support clients’ rehabilitation and overall well-being.
- Prescribe and provide assistive devices to enhance clients’ independence and functional abilities.
- Train caregivers and support staff in safe transfers, positioning, feeding, wheelchair mobility and therapeutic activities.
3. Administrative and Clinical Documentation
- Maintain accurate client records, assessments, therapy plans, progress reports, schedules and discharge plans.
- Conduct clinical discussions and coordinate with internal and external healthcare professionals and agencies.
4. Staff Supervision and Professional Development
- Supervise occupational therapy support staff and monitor the delivery of therapy programmes.
- Provide on-the-job training and organize in-service training for rehabilitation and care staff.
- Maintain professional standards, confidentiality and continuous professional development, and participate in relevant research activities.
5. Therapy Equipment and Resource Management
- Monitor the safety, functionality, cleanliness and maintenance of therapy equipment and assistive devices.
- Maintain equipment inventories and report damaged, missing or malfunctioning items.
- Supervise support staff in maintaining departmental cleanliness and equipment readiness.
6. Community Integration and General Duties
- Work with the multidisciplinary team to promote clients’ independence, participation and integration into the community.
- Attend relevant meetings, contribute professional expertise and undertake other duties assigned by the Head of Department or Management.
Job Requirements
- Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy from a recognised institution
- Registered with the relevant professional body (APHC)
- At least 1 year of relevant work experience preferably in a nursing home, rehabilitation centre, or elderly care setting.
- Good communication, interpersonal and teamwork skills.
- Ability to assess residents’ needs and develop appropriate therapy plans.



