Assistant Occupational Therapist III - CPSB 11 (2 Posts) at Bomet County

Responsibilities
Reporting to the Lab-Officer in-Charge/ Facility- In – charge, the officer will:- 

• Initiate appropriate therapy intervention programs for patients & clients with disabilities in the Hospital and in the community. 
• Advise on specialist equipment to assist with daily activities; 
• Develop a rehabilitation programme to help rebuild lost skills and restore lost confidence;
• Advise on home and workplace environmental alterations, such as adjustments for wheelchair access; 
• Teach anxiety management techniques; 
• Assist people to return to work; 
• Coach people with learning difficulties or poor social skills, e.g. in handling money and social interaction; mentoring people on how to control their own behaviour; 
• Liaising with other professionals, such as doctors, physiotherapists, social workers, equipment suppliers and architects, as well as patients' families, caregivers and employers; 
• writing reports and attending multidisciplinary case meetings to plan and review ongoing treatment; 
• Organize support and rehabilitation groups for caregivers and clients;
• Train students and supervise the work of occupational therapy assistants; 
• Manage caseload, prioritize needs, and complete administrative tasks such as patient and budgetary records.

Requirements 

• Be a holder of Diploma in Occupational Therapy from a recognized training institution. 
• A registration Certificate from Kenya Occupational Therapists Association
• Certificate in Computer Application Skills from a recognized institution.