Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), Communication Skills, Computer Skills, Customer Training, Data Collection, Interpersonal Skills, Occupational Therapy, Performance Management, Progress Reports
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We are looking for a committed and patient -focused Occupational Therapist to develop, recover or maintain the daily living and work skills of people with physical, mental or developmental conditions.
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You will offer effective and client -centered services that will enable people to confidently and independently carry out everyday tasks or activities. The successful candidate will have a holistic perspective and will be able to adapt the environment to fit the person.
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- Address client’s aspects of performance to support engagement in occupations that affect health, well -being and life quality
<\/li> - Select and adapt the appropriate per case occupational therapy treatment model, method and approach to direct the process of interventions
<\/li> - Apply interventions to maximize safety and performance in activities of daily living (ADL) and instrumental activities of daily living (IADL)
<\/li> - Teach clients new ways of approaching tasks and educate them on how to break down activities into achievable components
<\/li> - Assess client’s home and other environments and advice on alterations consistent with their needs and capabilities
<\/li> - Recommend adaptive equipment and train in its use
<\/li> - Guide and educate family members and caregivers
<\/li> - Observe, note, and report on progress of long and short term treatment goals
<\/li> - Collect data and document processes followed
<\/li> - Regularly follow -up client
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Requirements<\/h3>- Proven working experience as Occupational Therapist
<\/li> - Excellent knowledge of principles and practices of occupational therapy
<\/li> - Hands -on experience with computer programs and creative media
<\/li> - Familiarity with ADLs evaluation tools ( e.g. Katz ADL scale, Lawton IADL scale)
<\/li> - Ability to manage patients with different types of personalities
<\/li> - Current knowledge of treatment practices per discipline and drive to continually learn and grow in the profession
<\/li> - Professional behaviour
<\/li> - Excellent interpersonal communication skills
<\/li> - Valid licence to practice occupational therapy
<\/li> - BS degree or greater in occupational therapy
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Nirvana Health & Wellness