Occupational Therapist

Job Brief

Occupational therapists assist disabled and injured patients by utilizing everyday activities to help them. They assist these people in developing the skills they need to live a normal life. They strive to improve their recovery so that they can live a normal life again.

Job Description

• ● 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

Job Requirements

• ● 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
• ● Valid licence to practice occupational therapy
• ● BS degree or greater in occupational therapy