Location: Berea & Musgrave, Durban City, Job Type: Part-Time. Email a covering letter identifying the reasons why you feel you are the right person for this position, with your detailed CV along with contactable references.

The incumbent to: Perform tasks which fall within the OT Standard Practice. To execute duties with proficiency, in line with Company Policies and Procedures and legislative requirements. Work according to standards set by the governing bodies. Assist with (in-service) training of All Staff.

Optimising the resident’s quality of life through direct and individual means: Perform assessments of residents. Plan and implement the relevant therapeutic and Activity sessions. Training of care workers on individual residents’ needs and handling. Admission Training of care workers on new residents Programs.

Acting as a consultant to Management and other staff members: Assisting with table placements, as well as creating a social and enjoyable eating environment. Liaise with staff in evaluating the activity program for adaptations. Evaluate one-on-one care with team and determine if a resident can go from one-on-one to 24-hour care. Nutrition Responsible for integration process in new Admissions (together with Manager).

Behaviour Modification: Assess the ABC charts completed by the nurses, carers and companions. Evaluate the resident’s behaviour training Programs and Implementation there off. Support group Implement maintain and Manage. Ensure that Volunteers / Companions present and facilitate all activities effectively.

Financial health: Gather and compute all companion- and activity-related service providers’ invoices. Handle all finance-related issues related to activities and companions. Budget for activities and outings.

Human Resources Full Function of Staff management: Organisational: Plan, coordinate and attend all meetings with families. Ensure proper application of new activities and ideas in sessions. Make suggestions toward the optimisation of interior decorating which may affect activities. Reporting: Monthly / Bi- weekly reporting to the Facility Manager.

Competencies Required (Must Have): Proof of registration as an Occupational Therapist, Proof of Indemnity, Clean Police Record, Good ability to execute OT programmes, Good organizational and interpersonal skills, Excellent leadership, people skills and problem-solving skills, Excellent report writing skills, Excellent administrative skills, Computer literate, Good English written and verbal communication, Ability to work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team, Must have min of 3-5 years' experience.

Additional Comments on the Role / Company. Working hours: Monday - Friday from 08h00 – 17H00. Closing date for all applications: Friday, 17 May 2019

Email to: marieka@nazhousesa.com