Therapy Associate (Occupational Therapy)

Responsibilities and Duties:

Clinical Care

1. Assist Occupational Therapists in executing treatment plans for patients in inpatient and outpatient setting.

2. Supervise and guide patients during therapeutic activities.

3. Monitor and document patient responses and progress.

4. Prepare and maintain equipment and therapy areas.

5. Educate patients and caregivers on activities and home environment recommendation as directed.

6. Ensure cleanliness, safety, and readiness of therapy spaces.

7. Assist in providing quality and professional rehabilitation in assigned caseloads.

8. Provide coverage of service to assigned ward(s).

9. Carry out proper and sufficient safety measures to protect our patient during rehab

10. Communicate to patient / family member to enhance rehab care, skill application and promote therapeutic carry over after rehab session

11. Maintain patient records.

Compliance & Ethical Standards

1. Ensure adherence to legal, ethical, and professional standards of practice.

2. Monitor compliance with data privacy and safeguarding policies.

Administrative Responsibilities

1. Document and report incident when necessary

2. Maintain a neat and tidy workplace

3. Assist in the preparation of reports and statistics as required

4. Assist in administrative tasks.

Education and Training

1. Supervise and training of therapy assistants as directed

2. Participate in departmental in-service training

3. Participate in team meetings, training, and continuous improvement efforts.

Quality Improvement

1. Involve in project groups to improve the operation of Rehab Division

2. Assist in identifying problem areas, recommend and implement improvements
   

Job Requirements:

• Degree/Diploma in Occupational Therapy (but eligible for Qualifying Examination with the Allied Health Professions Council)

• Relevant rehabilitation working experience preferred.

• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

• Empathetic, patient, and attentive to details.

• Able to work in a team-based environment.

• Proficient in basic computer and documentation skills.