Occupational Therapist

Job title : Occupational Therapist

Job Summary

• We are looking for a committed and patient-focused Occupational Therapist to develop, recover or maintain the daily living and work skills of people with physical, mental or developmental conditions.
• You will offer effective and client-centered services that will enable people to confidently and independently carry out everyday tasks or activities.
• The successful candidate will have an holistic perspective and will be able to adapt the environment to fit the person.

Responsibilities

• Address client’s aspects of performance to support engagement in occupations that affect health, well-being and life quality.
• Select and adapt the appropriate per case occupational therapy treatment model, method and approach to direct the process of interventions.
• Apply interventions to maximize safety and performance in activities of daily living (ADL) and instrumental activities of daily living (IADL).
• Teach clients new ways of approaching tasks and educate them on how to break down activities into achievable components.
• Assess client’s home and other environments and advice on alterations consistent with their needs and capabilities.
• Recommend adaptive equipment and train in its use.
• Guide and educate family members and caregivers.
• Observe, note, and report on progress of long and short term treatment goals.
• Collect data and document processes followed.
• Regularly follow-up client.

Requirements and Skills

• Valid licence to practice occupational therapy is a plus.
• BSc Degree or greater in occupational therapy is a plus.
• Proven working experience as Occupational Therapist.
• Excellent knowledge of principles and practices of occupational therapy.
• Hands-on experience with computer programs and creative media.
• Familiarity with ADLs evaluation tools ( e.g. Katz ADL scale, Lawton IADL scale).
• Ability to manage patients with different types of personalities.
• Current knowledge of treatment practices per discipline and drive to continually learn and grow in the profession.
• Professional behaviour.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills.