Occupational Therapist - Southern Suburbs at Faircape Group

Duties include but is not limited to the following:

• Direct intervention tasks: assessment, intervention planning, intervention implementation, group activity planning & facilitation, family meetings, family education & support..
• Record keeping and administrative duties.
• Attend and participate in weekly MDT meetings.
• Ensure quality Occupational Therapy services are provided.
• Meetings and communication.
• Carer training to promote Occupational Therapy services. 
• Team participation in healthcare centre operations: pre-admission, admission, discharge, staff team building, staff evaluation & orientation.

Qualifications 

• Degree in OT and registered as an independent practitioner with HPCSA.
• Malpractice insurance.
• CPD compliance with HPCSA.

Experience and Knowledge 

•  3+ years post community service experience working with the adult population in a physical rehabilitation setting. 
• Experience in working with neurological, orthopaedic and wheelchair seating conditions. 
• Special interests/training in Occupational Therapy in palliative care and Dementia care. . 

Skills and Attributes -

• Strong interpersonal skills
• Compassionate
• Strong communication skills
• Making sound decisions
• Patience
• Flexibility
• Genuine interest to work with the Elderly
• Creative
• Empathy
• Computer literate
• Professional
• Well-spoken and presentable
• Ethical practice

Specific Requirements  

• Own Transport
• Valid drivers licence
• No criminal record
• Solid and positive references