Occupational Therapist

Duties And Responsibilities : ·         Helps patient to develop, recover, or maintain daily living and work skills ·         Aids patients in improving their basic motor functions and reasoning abilities ·         Assists patients in performing all types of activities, ranging from using a computer to caring for daily needs, such as dressing, cooking and eating ·         Incorporates physical exercises to increase patients’ strength and dexterity ·         Uses advance modality’s to help patients improve decision-making, abstract reasoning, problem solving, perceptual skills, memory, sequencing and coordination ·         Instructs patients with permanent disabilities in the use of adaptive equipment, such as wheelchairs and orthotics ·         Designs or makes special equipment needed at home or work ·         Arranges employment, evaluates work environment, plans work activities, and assesses the patient’s progress; collaborates with the patient and employer to modify the work environment, so work can be successfully completed ·         Assesses patients’ home, work or/and class room for hazards, recommends restorative or safety adaptations ·         Provides guidance to family members and caregivers in safe and effective methods of caring for individuals ·         Evaluates patients’ progress and prepares reports that detail progress ·         Performs other position-related duties as assigned, depending on assignment setting QUALIFICATIONS   : ·         BS of Occupational Therapy PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE      : ·         Previous experience is a privilege. SPECIALIZED SKILLS             : ·         Excellent communication skills. ·         tolerance, patience, sensitivity and tact ·         the ability to work under pressure COMPETENCE: ·         The ability to build a rapport with patients from a variety of backgrounds and communicate with their relatives ·         Good time management ·         Team working skills REQUIRED ATTITUDE TO PERFORM THE JOB: ·         Proper, effective and compassionate communication.