Occupational Therapist at Kings Pearl Centre

Kings Pearl Centre is a one-stop therapy centre located at 3rd Avenue, Q Close, House 7, Festac Town, Lagos State. We cater for the needs of children living with developmental disorders and related learning disabilities such as autism, cerebral palsy, down syndrome, dyslexia, etc.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Occupational Therapist

Location: Festac Town, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• Assessing the children’s physical, communication and cognitive skills to develop a treatment plan
• Giving advice and providing support for parents/ guardian
• Assessing the school environments of the children
• Installing the necessary equipment in the classroom for children with disabilities and teaching them how to use the equipment
• Helping children to take part in everyday activities based on their unique conditions
• Assisting children exercise for pain relief
• Reviewing children progress and adapting the treatment accordingly
• Performing administrative tasks such as keeping records, writing reports and submitting of progress report to the management.
• Assist children struggling with motor skills and cognitive issues
• Assess children’s condition and develop treatment plans using exercise, movements to develop muscle memory, sensory feedback and practice performing the tasks they perform in class and at home.
• Address children’s aspects of performance to support engagement in activities that affect health, well-being and life quality
• Select and adapt the appropriate per case occupational therapy treatment model, method and approach to direct the process of interventions
• Apply interventions to maximize safety and performance in activities of daily living (ADL) and instrumental activities of daily living (IADL)
• Teach children ways of approaching tasks and educate them on how to be independent
• Guide and educate parents/guardians
• Observe, note, and report on progress of long and short term treatment goals
• Collect data and document processes followed
• Regularly follow-up on children

Skills Required

• Proven working experience as Occupational Therapist
• Excellent knowledge of principles and practices of occupational therapy
• Hands-on experience with computer programs and creative media
• Familiarity with ADLs evaluation tools
• Ability to manage children with different types of personalities
• Current knowledge of treatment practices per discipline and drive to continually learn and grow in the profession
• Professional behaviour
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills
• Valid licence to practice occupational therapy

Application Closing Date
26th May, 2023.