OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST (Locum)
MindChamps Allied Care at Balestier
Duties & Responsibilities
· Assesses and provides individualized Occupational Therapy intervention for children with a wide range of developmental challenges (e.g., Motor Coordination Disorder or Autism Spectrum Disorder or ADHD etc.)
· Conducts group Occupational Therapy classes (e.g., in the areas of handwriting and socialization)
· Establishes good therapist - parent – teacher relationships through regular feedback and open communication; provides parents, caregivers, and relevant teachers with updates on the child’s progress and relevant home or class strategies and recommendations after each session with the child
· Establishes a good network of and maintains good relations with relevant teachers and other professionals in the field
· Update parents regarding sessions and progress after each session (text/photos/videos etc)
· Updating case notes post-sessions regularly and independently
· Be proactive in keeping abreast of developments in the field of Pediatric Occupational Therapy
· Complies with the regulations and guidelines of AHPC
Requirements
· Diploma, degree, or post-graduate qualification in occupational therapy from a recognized university.
· Registered and complies with the regulations under the Allied Health Professions Act 2011.
· Passionate about inclusionary practice and implementation of early intervention strategies
· Possesses ability to build rapport and therapeutic relationships with the children and families
· At least 3 years experience working with children would be preferable
Good interpersonal communication skills
· Willing to work weekends
