Occupational Therapist (HPC/OT 3) - St. James Health Department

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop structured occupational therapy programmes for the clinic.
• Determine therapeutic interventions and train patients to adapt to their lives to be more independent, confident, and in control.
• Participate in the assessment and management of clients through feedback.
• Select and adapt the appropriate per-case occupational therapy treatment model, method, and approach.
• Address patients’ aspects of performance to support engagement in occupations affecting health, well-being, and life quality.
• Monitor and evaluate patients’ progress and suggest necessary changes to the treatment programme.
• Identify individualized goals and treatment plans to promote recovery and optimum functioning.
• Teach patients new ways of approaching tasks and educate them on breaking down activities into achievable components.
• Assess patients’ homes and other environments and advise on alterations consistent with their needs and capabilities.
• Implement individual, group, and family interventions (e.g., supportive counselling, psycho-education, cognitive behaviour therapy).
• Identify opportunities to promote patient access to community resources and reintegration.
• Recommend adaptive equipment and train in its use.
• Identify environmental needs (e.g., physical and sensory).
• Plan and conduct educational talks at outpatient clinics.
• Guide and educate family members and caregivers on patient care.
• Observe, note, and report on progress of treatment goals.
• Document and report cases where treatment has failed to the Medical Officer (Health).
• Assist patients with maintaining engagement with psychiatric/other services.
• Assist with rehabilitation/recovery plans (e.g., job preparation, referrals).
• Assist with the development of Regional rehabilitative services.
• Perform other related duties as directed.

Skills/Competencies and Specialized Knowledge:

• Excellent presentation, written, oral, and communication skills.
• Exceptional human relations and interpersonal skills.
• Patient-centred care approach.
• Strong planning, decision-making, and critical thinking skills.
• Research, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Sound judgement and attention to detail.
• Teamwork and cooperation skills.
• Goal/result orientation.
• High integrity/ethics.
• Flexibility and relationship-building skills.
• Knowledge of occupational therapy principles, practices, and equipment.
• Proficiency in relevant computer software.

Special Conditions Associated with the Job:

• May work beyond normal hours, weekends, and public holidays.
• Exposure to crises requiring immediate responses.
• May conduct home visits.

Qualification & Experience:

• Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy from a recognized institution.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in a similar capacity.

ONLY SHORTLISTED APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED.