Duties include but are not limited to the following:
Department Management:
Develop,in conjunction with the OT’s at each village, personalized activity plans tailored to resident's preferences, goals, and therapeutic requirements.
Plan, organise, and facilitate a variety of recreational, therapeutic, and social activities for residents, including arts and crafts, games, exercise programs, outings, and special events.
Managing the Occupational Therapists, and ensuring the OTs manage the Activity Assistants that work at our various retirement villages
Overseeing staff workflows, will entail ensuring that the operations of the team run smoothly and efficiently.
Organising and delegating tasks, setting clear expectations, and providing necessary resources and support to team members
Planning and facilitating internal training for staff members
Monthly KPI assessment reports of all OT’s
Creating, reviewing and updating of policies and procedures when necessary
Collaborating and building relationships with various universities to provide opportunities to occupational therapy students
Maintain occupational therapist students calendars and travel reimbursement expenditure
Monitor and manage resident events expenditures and ensure that everything stays within budget
Attending and participating in MDT meetings on a monthly basis
Provide input on any orders placed regarding assistive devices
Provide service improvement recommendations
Ensure that all the `OTs achieve and maintain their CPD points status
Update, manage and keep current the quality assurance procedure
Risk Management
Participate in the Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) tasked with investigating and resolving incidents within our long-term healthcare centres.
Ensure the upkeep of Fall Prevention & Management Procedures and related policies, contributing to their ongoing enhancement.
Conduct staff training sessions on risk management to promote a proactive approach to incident prevention.
Maintain accurate records of healthcare center incidents, facilitating thorough analysis and continuous improvement efforts.
Offer insights and recommendations during investigations of incidents involving healthcare residents, aiming to identify preventive measures and procedural enhancements.
Qualifications
Degree in Occupational Therapy
Registered as an OT with HPCSA
Experience:
Proven experience in clinical Occupational Therapy role
Experience in long-term care setting (advantageous)
Sound Knowledge of OT process in Geriatrics
Knowledge of OT role in Geriatrics and mental health
Skills and Attributes:
Strong leadership skills to ensure effectively lead a team of occupational therapists
Good verbal and written communication skills to facilitate collaboration
Proficient in assessing and treating individuals with physical, mental, developmental, or emotional disabilities to improve their ability to perform daily activities.
Ability to empathize with patients and effectively communicate treatment plans and strategies.
Capable of effectively communicating with both clients and other healthcare professionals.
Proven organisational and administrative skills
Patient care orientated
Flexibility to adapt
Be able to work in a team and independently
Excellent interpersonal skills
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