An Orphanage Home that specializes on children with Physical and learning disabilities; Murtala Muhammed Foundation (MMF), is currently recruiting to fill the following vacant position;
POSITION: OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST
DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Occupational therapist will be working with a diverse range of children who all have different needs. Their aim is to understand each child’s requirements and lifestyle so they can create the best environment, treatment plan for them.
The work of the occupational therapist will include:
Advise on specialist equipment to assist with daily activities;
develop a rehabilitation programme to help re-build lost skills and restore lost confidence.
Advise on home and environmental alterations, such as adjustments for wheelchair access.
Teach anxiety management techniques.
Coach children with learning difficulties or poor social skills, e.g. in handling day to day activities and social interaction.
Mentor children on how to control their own behaviour.
Liaise with a wide variety of other professionals, such as doctors, physiotherapists, social workers, as well as carers etc.
Organise support and rehabilitation groups for carers and clients.
Evaluate each child’s progress and prepare reports that detail progress.
Test and evaluate child’s' physical and mental abilities and analyze medical data to determine realistic rehabilitation goals for patients.
Select activities that will help children learn work and life-management skills within limits of their mental and physical capabilities.
Consult with rehabilitation team to select activity programs and coordinate occupational therapy with other therapeutic activities.
Help children improve decision making, abstract reasoning, memory, sequencing, coordination and perceptual skills, using computer programs.
QUALIFICATION/REQUIREMENTS:
. The ideal candidate must have at least a degree in Occupational therapy or related course.
. Minimum of 3-5years experience of working with Children with Cerebral Palsy.
. Must love children and be willing to work with challenged children
. Very innovative and creative
. Patient and Passionate for the job
METHOD OF APPLICATION:
Potential candidates should submit their CVs and applications at;
Murtala Muhammed Foundation
6th Floor, Foreshore Towers,
2A, Osborne Rd, Ikoyi,
Lagos State, Nigeria.
OR ALTERNATIVELY SEND TO THE FOLLOWING E-MAIL;[email protected]
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 20th November, 2013
ABUJA: Training Schedule for Basic Life Support BLS, Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support ACLS, First Aid, CPR, AED
PORTHARCOURT: Training Schedule for Basic Life Support BLS, Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support ACLS, First Aid, CPR, AED
LAGOS: Training Schedule for Basic Life Support BLS, Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support ACLS, First Aid, CPR, AED
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