Occupational Therapist Manager at Faircape Group

Duties include but are not limited to the following:

Department Management:

• Plan, organize, and facilitate recreational, therapeutic, and social activities tailored to residents' preferences and therapeutic needs, including arts and crafts, games, exercise programs, outings, and special events.
• Manage Occupational Therapists (OTs) and guide occupational therapists to ensure that they effectively oversee their Activity Assistants across retirement villages.
• Oversee staff workflows to ensure smooth and efficient team operations.
• Delegate tasks, set clear expectations, and provide necessary resources and support to team members.
• Plan and facilitate internal staff training.
• Conduct monthly KPI assessments for all OTs.
• Create, review, and update policies and procedures as needed.
• Monitor and manage resident event expenditures to stay within budget.
• Attend and participate in monthly MDT meetings.
• Ensure all OTs maintain their CPD points status.
• Update, manage, and maintain quality assurance procedures.
• Collaborate with universities to create opportunities for occupational therapy students.

Risk Management 

• Participate in the Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) tasked with investigating and resolving incidents within our long-term healthcare centres.
• Ensure the upkeep of Fall Prevention & Management Procedures and related policies, contributing to their ongoing enhancement and the development of new policies and procedures.
• Conduct staff training sessions on risk management to promote a proactive approach to incident prevention.
• Where needed, maintain accurate records of healthcare center incidents, facilitating thorough analysis and continuous improvement efforts.
• Offer insights and recommendations during investigations of incidents involving healthcare residents, aiming to identify preventive measures and procedural enhancements.

Qualifications 

• Degree in Occupational Therapy
• Registered as an OT with HPCSA

Experience:

• Proven experience in a clinical Occupational Therapy role
• Experience in long-term care setting (advantageous)
• Sound Knowledge of the Occupational Therapy Process in Geriatrics
• Knowledge of Occupational Therapist role in Geriatrics and mental health

Skills and Attributes: 

• Strong leadership skills to ensure to effectively lead a team of occupational therapists and activity assistants.
• Good verbal and written communication skills to facilitate collaboration
• Proficient in assessing and treating individuals with physical, mental, developmental, or emotional disabilities to improve their ability to perform daily activities.
• Ability to empathize with patients and effectively communicate treatment plans and strategies.
• Capable of effectively communicating with both clients and other healthcare professionals.
• Proven organisational and administrative skills
• Patient care orientated
• Flexibility to adapt 
• Be able to work in a team and independently
• Excellent interpersonal skills