Elder Care Activity Specialist – OT Support & Engagement

Faircape Health; Cape Town; Sur place; ZAR 89 000 - 134 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Above-market salaries

Quarterly performance bonuses

Long service leave rewards

Discounted Faircom fibre packages

Modern healthcare environments and fac

Compassionate multidisciplinary team

Stable and growing organisation

Résumé du poste

Faircape Health Institute in Cape Town seeks a compassionate Activity Assistant to join its Occupational Therapy team at Tokai Estate. You will lead group and individual activities, supporting resident wellbeing and social engagement under the OT's guidance.

The role suits someone who enjoys working with the elderly and is creative, energetic, and reliable.Benefits include above-market salaries and bonuses within a supportive multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Matric with a caring approach and willingness to learn.
• Intro to dementia training or related qualifications preferred.
• Experience in elderly care or healthcare settings is advantageous.
• Background in therapeutic activities or OT support helpful.

Responsabilités

• Facilitate daily group and individual activities as prescribed by the Occupational Therapist.
• Encourage resident participation, social interaction, and engagement.
• Assist with cognitive, sensory, creative, physical and social stimulation interventions.
• Conduct one-on-one engagement sessions with residents who prefer individual interaction.
• Build positive therapeutic relationships with residents, families and multidisciplinary teams.
• Assist with themed events, celebrations, outings, pet therapy sessions and recreational activities.
• Support resident wellbeing through regular interaction and check-ins; report concerns to OT.
• Maintain attendance registers and documentation on Healthware.
• Assist with activity setup, decor, and clean-up for events; monitor supplies.

Connaissances

Creative engagement

Energetic

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Documentation basics

Following procedures

Service-driven

Resident rapport

Formation

Matric

Introduction to Dementia training

Dementia care

Elderly care

Therapeutic activities

Occupational Therapy support

Recreational therapy

Manual handling techniques

Description du poste

Faircape Health Institute in Cape Town seeks a compassionate Activity Assistant to join its Occupational Therapy team at Tokai Estate. You will lead group and individual activities, supporting resident wellbeing and social engagement under the OT's guidance.

The role suits someone who enjoys working with the elderly and is creative, energetic, and reliable.Benefits include above-market salaries and bonuses within a supportive multidisciplinary team.