Occupational Therapist

Duties And Responsibilities :

·         Helps patient to develop, recover, or maintain daily living and work skills

·         Aids patients in improving their basic motor functions and reasoning abilities

·         Assists patients in performing all types of activities, ranging from using a computer to caring for daily needs, such as dressing, cooking and eating

·         Incorporates physical exercises to increase patients’ strength and dexterity

·         Uses advance modality’s to help patients improve decision-making, abstract reasoning, problem solving, perceptual skills, memory, sequencing and coordination

·         Instructs patients with permanent disabilities in the use of adaptive equipment, such as wheelchairs and orthotics

·         Designs or makes special equipment needed at home or work

·         Arranges employment, evaluates work environment, plans work activities, and assesses the patient’s progress; collaborates with the patient and employer to modify the work environment, so work can be successfully completed

·         Assesses patients’ home, work or/and class room for hazards, recommends restorative or safety adaptations

·         Provides guidance to family members and caregivers in safe and effective methods of caring for individuals

·         Evaluates patients’ progress and prepares reports that detail progress

·         Performs other position-related duties as assigned, depending on assignment setting

QUALIFICATIONS   :

·         BS of Occupational Therapy

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE      :

·         Previous experience is a privilege.

SPECIALIZED SKILLS            :

·         Excellent communication skills.

·         tolerance, patience, sensitivity and tact

·         the ability to work under pressure

COMPETENCE:

·         The ability to build a rapport with patients from a variety of backgrounds and communicate with their relatives

·         Good time management

·         Team working skills

REQUIRED ATTITUDE TO PERFORM THE JOB:

·         Proper, effective and compassionate communication.