Occupational Therapy Technician | Sessional
- Function
- Rehabilitation
- Facility
- Siyathuthuka Care Centre
- Position
- Occupational Therapy Technician | Sessional
- Introduction
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A vacancy has arisen for Occupational Therapy Technician at Siyathuthuka Care Centre reporting to Occupational Therapist. The successful candidate will be responsible for rehabilitation of chronic mental health care users and contribute towards quality care.
- Critical Outputs
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- Rehabilitation of MHCUs to meet requirements of quality care.
- Quality recordkeeping
- Effective utilization of resources
- Effective maintenance of equipment
- Continued education of MHCUs and their families
- Participate in health promotion and disability awareness campaign as per health calendar
- Participate in trainings and development
- Compile monthly statistics
- Incident reporting
- Active participation in continuing professional development activities.
- Requirements
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- Grade 12 NSC
- Occupational Therapy Technician Certificate
- Current registration with HPCSA
- Experience in a psychiatry will be an advantage
- Understanding of mental conditions and their impact on functioning
- Skills in running groups
- Competencies
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- Effective verbal/ written communication skills
- Influencing
- Engaging diversity
- Problem solving
- Planning and organizing
- Creativity
- Ethical behavior
- Good team work
- Cost control
- ntombizodwa.nkuna@lifehealthcare.co.za
- Closing date
- Friday, May 30, 2025
Internal applicants - Before making an application, you are requested to discuss your application with your line manager. External candidates will also be considered.
Life Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Thank you for your interest in this opportunity. Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Applicants who have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date of this advert, should consider their application as unsuccessful.