Occupational Therapist
Occupational Therapist
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*Job Summary:
Rockgarden Homes is a prestigious assisted living facility for older adults in Ikorodu, Lagos State. We are guided by passion and excellence as we provide quintessential care services for senior citizens. We are seeking a compassionate and experienced individual with a background in occupational therapy or physiotherapy for the position of Occupational Therapist. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of elder care and will be responsible for planning, implementing, and evaluating engaging activities for residents in an assisted living or long-term care facility.
Job Description
- You will work as part of a team of professionals and medical staff that includes doctors, nurses, physiotherapists, and Home Care Assistants, providing care to aged adults in a Residential Setting
- The role mainly requires the provision of physical rehabilitative services to clients in the home.
- Plan and organize a variety of activities that promote physical, cognitive, and social well-being
- Lead group activities such as exercise classes, arts and crafts, games, and social events
- Individualize activities to meet the specific needs and abilities of residents
- He will provide continuous on-site physiotherapy to meet the needs of clients.
- Document resident participation and progress in activities
- Responds promptly to a patron’s change in function or condition.
- Collaborate with other staff members, including the caregiving team and medical team
- Maintain a safe and stimulating environment for residents
- Stay up-to-date on current trends and best practices in elder care and activity programming
- You must be willing and motivated to work extra hours in unusual periods of increased work demands and may be assigned other tasks as management decides.
Minimum Requirement
- Bachelor's degree in occupational therapy, physiotherapy, or a related field
- Minimum of 3years experience as an Occupational Therapist in the healthcare industry.
- Experience in working with older adults in an assisted living or long-term care setting
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
- Proven ability to plan and facilitate engaging activities
- Knowledge of caregiving techniques and practices is an added advantage
- Ability to assess conditions and work with treatment plans
- Ability to work with minimal supervision.
- A compassionate, caring, and patient nature.
- Pleasant personality, team player with good interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work in a complex environment with multiple tasks and intense pressure to perform.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality in both written and spoken information.
- Knowledge of more than one major Nigerian language will be an added advantage.
- A flexible and highly adaptable approach to work.
- Superior patient/customer service, ethics, and bedside manners.
- Able to write and submit reports as and when due.
How to Apply
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Application Closing Date: 31st of Oct, 202024
Employment Type
Full-time
