Job Title:  Occupational Therapy Assistant

Job Summary

The Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) will assist the Occupational Therapy (OT) team with the OT process, as well as in the development, implementation, and improvement of OT services under the supervision and guidance of a qualified Occupational Therapist.

Principles Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist Occupational Therapists in the rehabilitation of patients through the implementation of evidence-based treatment.
• Facilitate patients to reach their maximum performance and level of functioning and educating patients on strategies that work with their limitations, as well as educating patients on home exercises programs to prevent deterioration of function and quality of life, under the guidance of a qualified Occupational Therapist.
• Attend to patients with acquired physical or neurological condition that impacts on their functional level and their ability to participate in their Activities of Daily living (from herewith will be referred as “ADLs”.
• Attend to patients who have congenital condition that is impacting on their functional level and their ability to participate in their ADLs, under the guidance and instruction of a qualified Occupational Therapist.
• Adheres to professional, ethical, and legal standards of practice.
• Conduct OT assessment as instructed by supervising OT.
• Develop rapport and a therapeutic relationship with patients and their careers.
• Assist in the implementation of therapeutic programmes under the guidance and direction of supervising OT.
• Prescribe appropriate equipment and adaptations to patients after discussion with supervising OT.
• Facilitate inpatient or outpatient groups as guided and directed by OTs.
• Appropriately modify activities for patients as required.
• Consult OT for feedback on patient when appropriate, such as when patient requires modification in therapy goals or approach.
• Discuss with OT when encountering a complex patient who presents with multiple comorbidities, prior to prescribing intervention or activities.
• Assist OT in evolving treatment plans by providing OT with feedback and information on patients.
• Liaise with therapists and patients for patient’s daily therapy timetable.
• Communicate effectively with members of the OT Team regarding patients seen.
• Assist OT Team in ensuring that OT students receive a well-rounded experience during their attachment.

Professional Requirements

At least 1-3 years of clinical experience in a hospital or clinical setting is essential

Educational Requirements

Diploma in Occupational Therapy or related health science background.

Specialised Skills/Knowledge/Attribute Requirement

• Able to conduct a simple OT assessment which encompasses a client’s activities of daily living (ADLS), functional abilities, cognitive abilities, their roles, and goals.
• Able to independently administer a simple cognitive assessment such as the Mini- Mental State Examination.
• Able to plan a patient’s treatment session, which includes identifying the modalities required for the session, what approach or frame of reference that is appropriate to use with patient.
• Knowledge of, and experience in, Specific treatment skills such as conflict resolution and wheelchair cushion assessment is desirable.
• Experience in assessment and fabrication of wheelchair cushions is desirable.

Closing Date

11th June 2025