Occupational Therapist II

Sha Tin District, Hong Kong
Permanent
Full-time

22 days ago

The Hong Kong Red Cross was established in 1950. We belong to the World's largest humanitarian network and provide impartial and quality care to protect life and health, and to enhance the capacity of vulnerable people to live a safe and dignified life. Our services include disaster relief, special education, volunteer service, first aid and health training, and blood transfusion. http://www.redcross.org.hkJob Purpose:This role is responsible to develop and implement the clinical service in Jockey Club "age at home” Gerontech Education and Rental Services Center (JCGERSC) of Community Health Service. S/he will enable effective implementation of the action plan to achieve an evidenced-based, quality-assured and person-center occupational therapy service, including staff and resources deployment.Key Responsibilities:

Assist the Clinical Supervisor to develop Gerontech education and training activities and programmes to facilitate staff, service users, caregivers and general public’s understanding on the Gerontech equipment in home environment and community
Supervise care equipment counselors in conducting guide tour and/or workshop to enhance the knowledge and skills of the public to the usage of Gerontech equipments
Develop Gerontech course curriculum for the human resource for the Gerontech service and to strengthen the capacity of existing service providers
Provide assessment and consultation service to needy people who want to use/buy Gerontech equipments
Establish clinical guidelines, protocols and service users’ care process in Occupational Therapy service
Establish and maintain effective relationship with internal and external stakeholders, including internal service teams, Government departments, local partners and private companies to gain collaboration, resources and support
Carry out other duties deemed pertinent to achieving the goals of the project.

Requirements:

Bachelor Degree holder in Occupational Therapy or equivalent; and
Is a Registered Occupational Therapist under the Supplementary Medical Professions Ordinance (Cap. 359); or Registered Occupational Therapists in Part II of the register will also be considered; and
A valid Practicing Certificate issued by the Occupational Therapists Board of Hong Kong
Relevant post-registration working experience, and passionate for healthcare service and a desire to improve quality of life of elders
Familiar with geriatric rehabilitation service and environmental modification is an advantage
Mature, analytical thinking, client-oriented, good interpersonal and communication skills
Proficient in both written and spoken English and Chinese (including Putonghua)

Contract period: 1 yearPlease send application together with full curriculum vitae and expected salary to the Head of Human Resources Development, Hong Kong Red Cross Headquarters, 19 Hoi Ting Road, West Kowloon, HK or email to [email redacted, apply via Company website].Review of applications will start as soon as possible and continue until 14 September 2025, or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier.Personal data provided by job applicants will be used strictly in accordance with Agency’s data protection policy for recruitment purposes only. Applicants not contacted within 4 weeks may consider their applications unsuccessful and all related information will be kept for not more than 6 months in accordance to the organization’s HR Policy.

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