Job 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
Job 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 year’s experience working with children would be preferable.
- Good interpersonal communication skills.
