Occupational Therapist

Roles and responsibilities

Plan, organize, and conduct occupational therapy programs within the assigned project that designed to help patients regain physical or mental functioning or adjust to their handicaps.

Key Responsibilities / Accountabilities

• Treat patients through the therapeutic use of everyday activities resulted because of disability, illness, trauma, ageing, and a range of long-term conditions.
• Help patient to develop, recover, and improve the skills needed for daily living and working
• Educate patient the skills and techniques required for participation in activities.
• Evaluates patient's reactions to the program and prepares progress reports.
• Use special equipment to help patients with developmental disabilities.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient and personnel data at all times.
• Report any occurrences not consistent with the operation of the hospital or standard of service for patients, employees or visitors and situations that put patients, staff or visitors at risk for injury or other harm.
• Comply with the standards and perform duties necessary to support, achieve and maintain national and international accreditation.
• Ensure that the unit equipment, stocks and all pertinent resources required for daily services/operational are adequate and functioning well.
• Participate in person-centered care initiatives undertaken by HMG.
• Enrich patient experience with compassion, respect and dignity.
• Perform other applicable task and duties assigned within the realm of his/her knowledge, skills and abilities.

Desired candidate profile

Educational : Bachelor’s Degree
Professional : Occupational Therapy

Experience

Minimum of Two (2) years of relevant experience
Assessment & Evaluation:

Conduct comprehensive evaluations of patients to assess their physical, cognitive, emotional, and environmental abilities.
Identify difficulties patients face in performing daily activities such as dressing, cooking, driving, or working.
Administer standardized tests, observations, and interviews to determine the need for therapy and set specific, measurable goals.
Evaluate the home, work, and school environments to identify any obstacles to independent living and recommend adaptations or modifications.
Developing Treatment Plans:

Design personalized treatment plans based on the patient’s assessment, outlining therapeutic goals and interventions.
Collaborate with patients, families, and other healthcare professionals to establish the best course of action.
Focus on improving the patient’s ability to perform ADLs, enhance motor skills, cognitive functions, and promote social participation.
Therapeutic Interventions:

Provide hands-on therapy sessions tailored to improving fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, strength, and dexterity.
Use a variety of techniques, such as exercises, activities, adaptive equipment, or assistive devices, to help patients regain independence.
Teach patients adaptive strategies for completing tasks with reduced physical abilities, such as using assistive devices, modifying their environment, or implementing time management techniques.
Support patients in the rehabilitation process following surgeries, accidents, or illnesses, including stroke, traumatic brain injury, arthritis, or neurological disorders.
Education & Training:

Educate patients and their families about the condition or disability and provide strategies for managing the impact on daily activities.
Train caregivers, family members, or other healthcare professionals in how to assist patients with ADLs, home safety, and rehabilitation exercises.
Advise on ergonomic techniques to prevent further injury and improve overall health in daily tasks such as sitting, standing, or lifting.