Part-Time Occupational Therapist — Aged Care & Dementia

Amana Living; Upington; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Part time

Job summary

A leading aged care provider in Upington is seeking an Occupational Therapist to provide services to clients within residential care facilities. This part-time role requires conducting assessments, creating tailored therapy interventions, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to enhance residents' quality of life. Candidates should hold a Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy and have relevant experience. Competitive rates and various work benefits are offered.

Benefits

Competitive rates

Salary packaging benefits

Health and wellbeing programs

Ongoing training and development

Qualifications

• Experience in program development and delivery of occupational therapy interventions within Aged Care or Services sector.
• Previous experience working with people living with dementia.
• Ability to obtain necessary clearances (Police, NDIS).

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments to identify client’s functional capacity.
• Provide recommendations for client care and report writing.
• Deliver evidence-based occupational therapy interventions.
• Develop individualized client-focused care plans.

Skills

Program development

Evidence based occupational therapy interventions

Exceptional organizational skills

Autonomous work in complex environments

Education

Bachelor of Science (Occupational Therapy) Degree

Job description

A leading aged care provider in Upington is seeking an Occupational Therapist to provide services to clients within residential care facilities. This part-time role requires conducting assessments, creating tailored therapy interventions, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to enhance residents' quality of life. Candidates should hold a Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy and have relevant experience. Competitive rates and various work benefits are offered.