Job Description

Sasha Prinsloo Occupational TherapyFaircape 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 Senior Occupational Therapist to work at Heritage Manor in Somerset West.The incumbent will be responsible for providing comprehensive Occupational Therapy services to the 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.
• Oversee the smooth running of the department and its programs, ensuring efficiency and effectiveness.
• Participate in various meetings, contributing to the overall success of our initiatives.
• Supervise OT students, guiding them through hands-on learning experiences
• Participate in staff training events, fostering continuous learning and development.
• 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

Working Hours - Normal working days are Mondays to Fridays from 07h00 until 16h00, 07h30 until 16h30 or 08h00 until 17h00. One weekend per month of work.Sasha Prinsloo Occupational Therapy offers a market-related salary from R 40 000.00 Cost to Company per month. 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.

Faircape Group