إرفاق
وصف الوظيفة
Ensures through his/her actions, either directly or indirectly, that a superior quality of medical treatment, compassion and understanding is given to every patient served at the Riyadh Care Hospital.
Conducts and directs occupational therapy program activities designed to rehabilitate mentally or physically disabled patients.
Aids the Physician/Surgeon/Psychiatrist in evaluating the mental or physical functioning level of the patient by using written and verbal screening tests or giving the patient specific functions to perform.
Applies occupational therapy techniques in treating the physically disabled by giving functional activity. Applies passive and active range of motion. Grades the activities to aid in strengthening muscles and enhancing the coordination of the hands and fingers. Gives activities to help in perceptual problems and to improve eye-hand coordination.
Teaches activities of daily living for the physically disables using appropriate techniques with adaptive equipment; devises, appliances and gadgets as necessary to make it possible for patients to carry out tasks of everyday living to maximize independence.
Uses working skills such as textile crafts, jewelry making; wood working and others to restore patients; joint motions, muscle strength and coordination.
Provides activities to the long-term patient to prevent mental distress.
Conducts individual or group therapy sessions for psychiatric patient. Uses art materials for non-verbal communication for accomplishment, self expression and to aid diagnosis.
Makes hospital rounds with Physicians/Surgeons, as requested, to discuss patient progress under occupational therapy.
Coordinates Occupational Therapy Service with Nursing Service to provide patient treatment continuity.
Writes progress notes in patients' charts. Submits periodic census report of Occupational therapy work performed.
Prepares orders for new material needed or major equipment repairs; maintains records and inventory of property and supplies; prepares relevant budget and accountability report data.
Teaches the patients how to use orthosis or adaptive equipment, wheelchair transfer technique for home and community use, home management skills presenting simpler modified method to minimize the fatigue and conserve energy.
Aids in maintaining and improving joint range of motion, muscle strength, endurance, coordination and dexterity particularly of upper limbs.
Evaluates the home environment and suggest modification to provide a barrier free environment.
Assesses the pre-driving and driving behavior and abilities and retrain when necessary using appropriate assertive devices.
Educates the patient's family by demonstrating techniques designed to maintain patient’s independence to minimize over protection.
Conducts works in a professional manner and maintains patients confidentiality when required.
Coordinates with the members of the team to conduct recreational activities for the patients.
Follows all department policies and procedures.
Participates in on-going education program developed by the department e.g. Department Policy and Procedures, Fire Safety, Risk Management, Environment control.
Complies with hospital dress code.
Performs other capable tasks and duties assigned within the realm of the employee's knowledge, skills and abilities.
Patient and Family Education
Involves the patient/families in plan of care and respects patients/families regarding their goals and choices of patient care.
Provides health promotion and health teaching thru methods appropriate to a patients’ developmental level, learning needs, readiness and ability to learn, language preference, culture and situations.
Reporting to
Department Head and Supervisor
Supervisory Level
Occupational Therapy Technician, Orderly.
Qualifications
A minimum of:
BS Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited institution plus the required clinical internship for professional registration. Possession of a current license to practice Occupational Therapy.
Current CPR certification.
المهارات
Dealing with both inpatient and outpatient for adult and pedia.
Fluency in verbal and write English, can speak Arabic desirable.
Must be willing and able to work with multi-cultural and physical handicapped clients.
