Total 3 therapist job vacancies in Art / Design / Entertainment category in D23 Hillview, Dairy Farm, Bukit Panjang, Choa Chu Kang

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

THKMC was incorporated on 13 October 2011 as a charity to provide multiple social and welfare services to the community at large, and achieved an Institute of Public Character (IPC) status on 18 November 2011. THKMC is the charitable arm of Thye Hua Kwan Moral Society, which lives by the mission To Serve Mankind to help anyone who needs help regardless of their race, religion, colour, language, creed and culture. THKMC today serves more than 70,000 beneficiaries through more than 70 programmes across five Services, which include Disability, Early Intervention for Children, Family, Seniors' Community, and Therapy.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Early Intervention for Children (EIC) Services helps equip children with motor, communication, social, self-help and cognitive skills. THK EIC involves structuring classes around small groups encompassing early childhood special education, social work and therapy support services to stimulate their adaptive functioning and school readiness skills.

Report to

1. Responsible to: Director of Programme / Divisional Director
2. Supervised by: Senior Art Therapist / Director of Programme
3. Interrelationships: Professional colleagues, staff, donors, clients and families

Role

The Art Therapist is to work with children and families of all ages and backgrounds using the visual arts as a medium for healing, awareness and self-development. The aim is to help their clients express intense emotion and explore their thoughts in a non-verbal way, using a wide range of art materials. The intention is not a focus on the artistic skills of the client but their engagement in a creative personal process. They work in either a group or one-to-one setting and provide a safe and secure environment for clients to work through their emotions. Art therapists also work closely with other professionals as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Taking referrals, including self-referrals and referrals from other professionals such as teachers, psychologists, occupational therapists and speech language pathologists;
• Making referrals to other professionals;
• Attending meetings and case conferences to share ideas, expertise and good practice;
• Assessing the needs of the children and families by listening and providing guidance;
• Working creatively with various client groups in a therapeutic setting;
• Working in a group or one-to-one setting, often as part of a multidisciplinary team of professionals;
• Enabling clients to explore their art work and the process of its production;
• Assessing and understanding the feelings or temperament of others;
• Constructively challenging the behaviour and attitude of clients;
• Keeping up to date with administration: making phone calls; writing reports and case notes; and drafting letters to other professionals;
• Planning, designing and facilitating a schedule of activities with individuals and groups;
• Maintaining art therapy space and materials;
• Receiving support and discussing ideas in individual supervision;
• Exploring opportunities for work where it may not currently exist;
• Presenting a case to other professionals on reasons for employing an art therapist;
• Explaining what art therapy is to colleagues and other practitioners;
• Keeping up to date with continuing professional development (CPD) by attending seminars, lectures, and workshops;
• Liaising with team members

• Master of Arts in Art Therapy from recognised institutions
• Registration with relevant Professional Body or Art Therapy Association

Job Description :

This vacancy is under the Career Conversion Programme for Allied Health Professionals. Please do not apply to this job posting. If interested, please apply to both SIT at https://www.singaporetech.edu.sg/admissions as well as WSG through the CCP website at https://conversion.mycareersfuture.gov.sg/Portal/ProgramDetails.aspx?ProgID=P00000435

The Occupational Therapist is responsible for the assessment and management of patients referred for occupational therapy. Under supervision, assist in areas such as clinical supervision, research, professional education and induction.

The Challenges

You will be required to:

· Assess and manage patients referred for occupational therapy independently and implement appropriate treatment plans.

· Report to referring doctor and other members of the medical team.

· Document patient occupational therapy records accurately.

· Charge patients accurately.

· Perform registration of new patients.

· Update individual performance statistical records regularly.

· Comply with clinical and service standards.

· Practice within areas of professional competence and seek clinical support from supervisor / other healthcare professionals when appropriate.

· Collaborate with other healthcare members and participate in case conferences.

· Carry out regular inventory / equipment checks.

· Assist in the review and update of clinical protocols and SOPs.

· Assist in managing projects assigned to the workgroup.

· Participate in departmental QC and other activities, and to lead in some activities.

· Assist in promoting / marketing clinical services.

· Assist in clinical education of occupational therapy students.

· Assist in the induction of new occupational therapists.

· Contribute to departmental inservice training programmes and hospital educational talks.

· Actively update occupational therapy knowledge and skills.

Job Requirements:

The Requirements

· Good communication and interpersonal skills.

· Service oriented and customer focused.

· Result oriented.

· Team worker.

Competent in IT skills (Microsoft Excel / Word / Powerpoint)

“This vacancy is under the Career Conversion Programme for Allied Health Professionals. Please do not apply to this job posting. If interested, please apply to both SIT at https://www.singaporetech.edu.sg/admissions as well as WSG through the CCP website at https://conversion.mycareersfuture.gov.sg/Portal/ProgramDetails.aspx?ProgID=P00000435”

Occupational Therapists

Occupational therapists help a person develop and maintain his capacity to perform day-to-day tasks and live more productively. They design treatment programmes for people with physical disabilities, mental and psychosocial challenges. Besides enhancing their physical and psychological functions, they help them live more independently and reintegrate with life at home, work and society.