Occupational Therapist - Somerset West at Faircape Group

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

• Direct intervention tasks such as assessment, intervention planning, intervention implementation, group activity planning & facilitation
• Individual stimulation program planning 
• Arrange support groups. 
• Planning and organising of special events 
• Recordkeeping and administrative duties.
• Attend and participate in monthly MDT meetings.
• Ensure the department and program runs smoothly.
• Partake in meetings
• Adhoc/temporary support services.
• Supervision of OT student
• Coordinate volunteer workers 
• Development of written health promotion materials and newsletters.
• Participate in staff training events as needed
• Team participation in healthcare center operations. 
• Assist with pre-admission, admission and discharge of patients. 
• Promote staff team building. 
• Partake in staff evaluation & orientation.

Qualifications 

• Degree in Occupational Therapy and registered as an Occupational Therapist with HPCSA

Experience and Knowledge 

• Proven experience as an Occupational Therapist
• Preferably has experience in Geriatrics, Dementia, or mental health and facilitating groups, media content knowledge 

Skills and Attributes 

• Dependable, responsible, and 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