Total 20 job vacancies by Methodist Welfare Services

RESPONSIBILITIES

Clinical Duties

• To provide effective Occupational Therapy/ Physiotherapy treatment for clients in the different care settings under the guidance of the therapists and/or therapy associates
• Prepare and set up therapy materials and equipment for patient's/ client’s use.
• Performing prescribed treatments as instructed by the therapists with supervision
• Supervise prescribed exercises or therapy activities.
• Communicate information of therapy sessions to the therapists.
• Document patient’s/ client’s progress and records accurately.
• Educate patients and caregivers on therapeutic interventions as instructed by therapists
• Conduct basic or routine group therapy
• Maintain good communication with all members within the multidisciplinary team

Education & Training

• Participate and take on ownership of his/her individual training plan
• Participate in departmental in-service training and other external relevant training
• Participate in research and quality improvement projects

Administration & Operation

• Maintain cleanliness and safety of therapy areas
• Adhere to infection control procedures
• Maintain inventories and equipment for the department
• Provides input and support in work group meeting to enhance quality care to the residents
• Able to identify problems and make recommendations within the department and center

Other Duties

• Perform other duties as assigned by the therapists and/or Head, Allied Health

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Relevant certification or qualification in therapy support
• Experience working in intermediate and long-term care sectors or relevant experience working with the elderly or people with disabilities
• Possess basic computer skills in Microsoft Office
• A team player
• Able to multi-task and work independently
• Positive and client-centered with great interpersonal, communication, and collaboration abilities

Role & Responsibilities 

1.      Programme Co-ordination:

Provide logistic support for activities and wellness programmes that focus on building the elderly’s self-help capacity including:

• On-site active ageing programmes which may be recreational/social and cognitive in nature, sometimes in collaboration with external providers
• Organising and participating in community events, outings and outreach events, such as door-knocking to engage community seniors

2.      Administrative Duties

-         Maintain a daily register of seniors who participate in activities and programmes at the Centre, for submission if necessary

-         Assist with money collection, issue receipts, maintenance of petty cash and requisition of Centre supplies

-         Provide support to the Centre cleaner to promote and maintain cleanliness of the Centre

-         Ensure Centre maintenance tasks are done regularly, e.g. aircon servicing, LEW reviews, etc.

3.      Volunteer Engagement

-         Encourage senior participation and volunteerism through promotion of senior initiation and implementation of ideas and activities

-         Assist Volunteer Management Executive to engage volunteers to run programmes and activities

4.      Outreach and Befriending Services

-         Conduct wellness assessments of seniors

-         Assign befrienders to provide befriending services to socially isolated seniors

-         Onward referrals to case management executive for service linkage and care coordination, when required

Qualifications, Competencies &Experience

·      Any relevant Diploma in social services

·      Good interpersonal and communications skills

·      Team player

·      Proficient in Microsoft Office 

Job Responsibilities

1. Clinical Care
   a. Monitor client’s vital signs and weight by measuring, recording and reporting the data gathered
   b. Report and assist with intervention for any deviation from baseline
   c. Develop and review ICP for clients every 6 month
2. Monitor Cognitive Level in Clients
   a. Monitor cognitive level in clients and participate in developing appropriate intervention in consultation with qualified healthcare professionals
   b. Observe for any change in behavior which may be possible signs of Dementia
   c. Initiate simple strategies to de-escalate onset of episode
3. Medical Assistance
   a. Communicate with clients in relation to remind them to take their pre-packed oral medication and or applying prescribed topical medication in accordance
   b. To observe the 4 rights (client, quantity, route, time)
   c. Observe clients for side effects
4. Provide Personal Hygiene Support
   a. Provide personal hygiene and grooming support, including skin care, for clients with mobility and ambulation problems
5. Perform Oral Feeding for Client
   a. Support client with or without swallowing difficulties in oral feeding
   b. Encourage client participation to maximize independence
6. Assist on Tube Feeding
   a. Support client by performing a safe tube feeding process
7. Monitor Adherence to Diet Plan
   a. Observe, identify, record and report client’s nutritional intake and adherence to diet plan
8. Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)
   a. Provide care and assistance in ADLs accordance with their care plans
   b. Recognize boundaries and consult relevant personnel when needed
   c. Perform client’s transfers safely and provide feedback on transfer status
   d. Maneuver client’s wheelchair with good safety awarenes
   e. Identify and understand needs and concerns of clients with different physical abilities
9. Conduct Structured Activities
   a. Conduct and supervise one-to-one and group structured activities
   b. Conduct physical activities suitable with the right challenge activities for clients with different physical abilities
   c. Conduct activities suitable for persons with Dementia
   d. Accurate documentation of client’s engagement in Salesforce
10. Engage Clients with Person Centered Care (PCC) Approach
    a. Able to use PCC as a guiding principle when engaging clients
11. Emergency Response and Crisis Management
    a. Able to support responsibilities as prescribed in Emergency response and crisis management plans and work with external and internal stakeholders to conduct periodic reviews and ensure emergency preparedness
12. Stakeholder Management
    a. Able to Support and manage constructive and positive relationships with stakeholders (internal and external)
    b. Provide support to volunteers, interns and students attached to the Centre
13. Administrative Management
    a. Ensure that all records of clients in Salesforce are updated
    b. Understand and comply with SOPs and MOH service requirement
    c. Ensure that Centre is ready for audit

Job Requirements

• At least a GCE “N” level / HMI / WSQ related study in Healthcare
• At least 2-3 years of relevant experience in Eldercare
• IT savvy
• Must enjoy working with elderly with physical disabilities and/or dementia in Centre-based setting
• Able to multi-task and work in a physical environment that is dynamic
• Able to work with a team with people of all levels and adaptable to the potential need of change of job tasks

Responsibilities

Clinical Duties

• To provide comprehensive Occupational Therapy assessment (as per needed) to deliver effective therapy intervention for clients in the various care settings
• To provide clients and caregivers with education and training
• To communicate intervention/continuity of care/discharge plans to relevant stakeholders at the available platforms
• To facilitate community integration through collaboration with community partners when required

Education and Training

• To participate in continuing education and research activities to keep abreast with advances in the profession
• To provide supervision to support staff and C-reg therapist for professional development
• To provide clinical supervision to OT students
• To contribute to department’s development through delivering training/in-services
• To participate in research and/or quality improvement projects

Administration and Operation

• To cover the duties of other Occupational Therapist in the Allied Health team within the organization
• To oversee and manage day to day inventory used
• Assist in conducting clinical and compliance audits for care standards
• Assist in the implementation and promotion of new clinical services
• Monitor individual key performance indicators
• To provide input and/or perform appraisal of care staff

Other Duties

• Perform other duties as assigned by the Team Lead and/or Head, Allied Health

Requirements

• Diploma/Degree in Applied/Health Science (Occupational Therapy)
• Obtained full or conditional registration and licensed by Allied Health Professional Council to practice in Singapore (AHPC)
• IT savvy; able to work on the cloud and familiar with MS Office suite
• A team player
• Able to multi-task and work independently

Responsibilities

Clinical Duties 

• To provide effective Physiotherapy assessment and treatment for clients in the different care settings 

• To provide clients and caregivers with education and training in self-management 

• To participate actively in Client Review meetings with other team members 

• To formulate discharge and continuity of care plans based on client’s performance in consultation with relevant stakeholders 

• To facilitate community integration through collaboration with community partners when required 

Education and Training 

• To keep abreast with advances in the profession and to contribute to the development of the department 

• To deliver training to support staffs, students and volunteers 

• To participate in research and quality improvement projects 

Administration and Operation 

• To cover the duties of other Physiotherapist in the Allied Health team within the organization 

• Monitor individual key performance indicators 

• Assist in the implementation and promotion of new clinical services 

• To participate in projects within own department or inter-departmental committees 

Other Duties 

• Perform other duties as assigned by the Team Lead and/or Head, Allied Health 

Responsibilities

Diploma/Degree in Health Science (Physiotherapy) 

Obtained full or conditional registration and licensed by Allied Health Professional Council to practice in Singapore (AHPC) 

IT savvy; able to work on the cloud and familiar with MS Office suite  

A team player 

Able to multi-task and work independently