Occupational Therapist And Media Specialist at Faircape Group

Occupational Therapy duties include but are not limited to the following:

• Direct intervention tasks: assessment, intervention planning, intervention implementation, group activity planning & facilitation, individual stimulation program planning & facilitation, support group facilitation, special event planning & facilitation.
• Record keeping and administrative duties.
• Attend and participate in monthly MDT meetings.
• Ensure the department and program runs smoothly.
• Meetings and communication.
• Adhoc/temporary support services.
• OT student supervision.
• Volunteer coordination.
• Development of written health promotion materials and newsletters.
• Participate in staff training events as needed
• Team participation in healthcare centre operations: pre-admission, admission, discharge, staff team building, staff evaluation & orientation.

Media Content Specialist duties include but are not limited to:

• Visiting the villages on a daily basis and ensuring that appropriate content is shown on the televisions.
• Assist residents to communicate with their families on various platforms i.e. WhatsApp video call, Zoom, etc.
• Arranging playlists of appropriate background music for the healthcare centres. 
• Stay up-to-date with digital media developments.
• Research trending topics on Netflix, DSTV, Shomax, Youtube etc. 
• Interacting with the residents to get their input on what they would like to watch and ensure that appropriate media material on different topics are shown. 
• Content streaming - Update and maintain a library of available material including latest films and music.
• Compile music and slides for our club houses and healthcare facilities.

Qualifications - Degree in OT and registered as an OT with HPCSA

Experience and Knowledge - Experience in Geriatrics, Dementia, or mental health and facilitating groups, media content knowledge 

Skills and Attributes 

• Dependable, responsible, good communication skills.
• Compassionate and gentle nature. 
• Empathetic manners, the successful candidate will have excellent client/customer service skills. 
• Keen interest to work in geriatric subacute/acute environments.
• Conflict handling skills.
• Ethical and integrity.
• The incumbent should be well presented and professional.
• Computer literate
• Well-spoken and presentable

Specific Requirements:

• Own reliable transport and valid driver's licence 
• Clear health record
• Clear criminal record
• Clear credit record
• Contactable references 
• Vaccinated against covid-19 or prepared to be vaccinated prior to commencing job

Working Hours - Normal working days are Mondays to Fridays from 07h00 until 16h00, 07h30 until 16h30 or 08h00 until 17h00.

We are offering a salary starting from R 23 000 to R 26 000 Cost to Company per month depending on experience.