Rehab Therapy Activities Assistant - Woodcraft & Garden

NHS; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 667 000 - 706 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Gauteng is seeking a Rotation Assistant to support patients in Occupational Therapy and Rehabilitation Services. The role involves practical engagement in activities like gardening and woodcraft, under the guidance of experienced staff. Candidates should have good practical skills, experience in teaching, and a relevant qualification. This position offers a yearly salary of £29,651 to £31,312, reflective of allowances, in a rewarding environment focused on patient recovery.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with people in a workplace where practical skills are taught.
• Understanding of environmental risk factors with patients with a mental illness.
• Knowledge of wider NHS and Mental Health service.

Responsibilities

• Engage, support, and develop patients through engagement in meaningful therapeutic activities.
• Assist Occupational Therapists in assessing and treating patients using task-based interventions.
• Work as part of a close team to provide a wide range of activities to help patients develop work skills.

Skills

Good practical skills

Ability to engage with patients

Good communication

Ability to learn practical tasks easily

Education

Good general education with 2 or more CSE, GCSE or O' Levels

Relevant trade or skill NVQ, City and Guilds, BTEC

Degree in a relevant area

Job description

A leading healthcare provider in Gauteng is seeking a Rotation Assistant to support patients in Occupational Therapy and Rehabilitation Services. The role involves practical engagement in activities like gardening and woodcraft, under the guidance of experienced staff. Candidates should have good practical skills, experience in teaching, and a relevant qualification. This position offers a yearly salary of £29,651 to £31,312, reflective of allowances, in a rewarding environment focused on patient recovery.