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Job Description
Sasha Prinsloo Occupational Therapy
Faircape Health, a division of the Faircape Group, owns and manages six luxury lifestyle villages with state-of-the-art and technologically advanced Healthcare Centres at each village.
We are seeking an experienced and energetic person to fulfill the role of Occupational Therapist to work at Tokai Estate - Southern Subrubs
The incumbent will be responsible for providing comprehensive Occupational Therapy services to the subacute patients at Heritage Manor.
If you want to work for a dynamic and reputable company and have a passion for care then this is the job for you.
Duties include but are not limited to the following:
- Direct intervention tasks such as assessment, intervention planning, intervention implementation, group activity planning & facilitation
- Develop individualized programs to rehabilitate and motivate clients, tailored to their unique needs and goals.
- Keep detailed and accurate records, ensuring smooth administrative operations.
- Actively participate in monthly MDT meetings, contributing to holistic patient care.
- Participate in various meetings, contributing to the overall success of our initiatives.
- Team participation in healthcare center operations.
- Assist with the pre-admission, admission, and discharge processes, ensuring smooth transitions for patients.
- Promote and participate in activities that strengthen staff cohesion and teamwork.
Qualifications
- Degree in Occupational Therapy and registered as an Occupational Therapist with HPCSA
- Malpractice insurance
- CPD compliance with HPCSA
- MOCA certification
- Diploma in vocational rehabilitation
Experience and Knowledge
- Proven experience as an Occupational Therapist
- Preferably has experience in rehabilitation settings
- Knowledgeable in various therapeutic interventions and techniques to aid in patient recovery and independence.
- Experience in training in work evaluations
- Basic wheelchair seating training (Advantageous)
- Bobath training or neuro short courses ( Advantageous)
Skills and Attributes -
- Clinical expertise, Proficient in assessment, diagnosis, and development of treatment plans tailored to individual needs.
- 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 subacute/acute environments.
- Conflict handling skills.
- Ethical and integrity.
- The incumbent should be well presented and professional.
- Computer literate
- Efficient in managing time and prioritising tasks to handle a diverse caseload.
- Flexible in adapting treatment plans and approaches to suit different patients and situations.
- Ability to identify issues and develop creative solutions to enhance patient outcomes.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively interact with patients, families, and healthcare teams
Specific Requirements -
- Own reliable transport and valid driver's licence
- Clear health record
- Clear criminal record
- Clear credit record
- Contactable references
Sasha Prinsloo Occupational Therapy offers a market-related salary. Salary will be dependent on experience, knowledge, qualifications, attributes, and skills.
Should you not receive a response within 2 weeks of applying, please consider your application unsuccessful.