CURE Children’s Hospital of Zimbabwe
POSITION OVERVIEW:
Work with patients who have a range of conditions, Orthopaedic, cardiovascular and respiratory to help rebuild lost skills and restore function.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
- Develop a rehabilitation programme to help rebuild lost skills and restore function
- Advise on home alterations, such as adjustments for wheelchair access, recommend changes in patients living environment that are consistent with their needs and capacities
- Work with patients who have a range of conditions, including neurological, neuro musculoskeletal, Orthopedic, cardiovascular and respiratory and booking them regularly for follow up and continued treatment where required
- Teach anxiety management techniques
- Keep up to date with new techniques and technologies available for treating patients help advise/ design and fabricate special equipment such as splints for correction and prevention of further disabilities
coach children with learning difficulties or poor social skills, e.g. autism in relation to social interaction develop and review treatment programmes that encourage exercise and movement by the use of a range of techniques write patient case notes and reports and collect statistics where needed; - Mentor caregivers on how to control their own behavior eg in Autistic patients liaise with other professionals, such as doctors, physiotherapists, social workers, equipment suppliers and architects, as well as patients’ families, carers and employers write reports and attend multidisciplinary case meetings to plan and review ongoing treatment.
- Organise support and rehabilitation groups for carers and clients
Qualifications and Experience:-
- Degree in Occupational Therapy
- 1-2 years experience working in a Children’s ward
- Valid practising certificate