Occupational Therapists

BROAD FUNCTION:

Performs overall Occupational Therapy Assessment and
Treatment. Maintains optimum standards of Occupational Therapy care and
practice through assessment, problem identification, treatment planning,
implementation, re-evaluation and discharge planning for client diverse
presentations of physical and psychological conditions.

Engages in continual education (in-service, case
discussions and presentations, workshops and conferences) on a regular basis.

Undertakes all aspects of clinical duties as an
autonomous practitioner, including delivery of health promotional activities.

Initiates and develops projects to improve service
delivery standards.

The Occupational Therapist is competent in managing basic and
routine cases, and is able to provide coverage for colleagues as needed. He or
she may be required to provide supervision to students on clinical attachment,
and will undergo client management and documentation audits by senior staff on
a periodic basis.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Clinical

1. Responsible
for a delegated caseload, managing clients presenting with a variety of basic
and complex conditions.

2. Professionally
accountable for all aspects of his or her work and training of support staff.

3. compliant
with the requirements specified.

4. Maintains
appropriate individual treatment records documented in the SOAP format.

5. Assesses
clients and develops clinical diagnoses using Standardized and non standardized
assessment test, outcome measures and clinical reasoning to ensure optimal
treatment outcomes.

6. Plans,
develop and implement Individual Care Plans effectively and independently. And
in collaboration with nurses and allied health professional

7. prescribe
appropriate equipment and assistive devices and provide training for safe and
effective use during treatment sessions

8. Demonstrates
sound knowledge of clinical risk assessments and proactively ensures a safe
environment during treatment of clients.

9.
Effectively and independently engages clients,
family members/caregivers and other members of the care team in the development
and implementation of care plans.

10. 10.
provides holistic care for each client
by ensuring appropriate and timely referrals to external agencies and community
partners for psychosocial support and continuity of care after discussion with
the multi-disciplinary teams

11. Conducts training for
support staff as and when needed.

12. Provides
supervision for therapy assistants/aides

13. Provides
fieldwork education, guidance, supervision and mentorship to students on
clinical attachment.

14. Works
closely with occupational therapist colleagues from other clinical settings/
team, providing peer group support.

15. Work at all times
within the scope of the Workplace Safety and Health Act of 2009 and the Home
policy for reporting of accidents, incidents, hazards and risk management.

16. Maintain
and protect the safety, confidentiality and dignity of the clients and families.

17. Maintain
the principles of the Personal Data Protection Act of 2012 both within and
outside the Home environment.

Professional / Staff Development:

1. Actively
maintains own clinical competency for practice, through research and access to
internal and external resources, forum and network as identified by self and
the Director.

2. Promotes
and implements evidence-based practice and standards

3. Provides
appropriate clinical advice and assistance to junior therapists and therapy
aides

4. Develops
effective client and caregiver educational materials and training

5. To
participate in the performance review/appraisal process as scheduled.

6. Support
lor facilitate research initiative with in Occupational therapy service.

1. Work
with the multi-disciplinary team in integrating the clients into the community

• Looking for candidates available to work:
  • Monday: Morning, Afternoon
  • Tuesday: Morning, Afternoon
  • Wednesday: Morning, Afternoon
  • Thursday: Morning, Afternoon
  • Friday: Morning, Afternoon
  • Saturday: Morning
• 2-3 years of relevant work experience required for this role
• Work visa can be provided for this role
• Expected start date for role: 01 June 2024
• Expected salary: $3,800 - $4,500 per month