The posting
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.
