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Lenmed invites suitably qualified candidates to apply for the following position

Rehab Therapy Assistant

DEPARTMENT

Lenmed Acute Rehabilitation Centre

JOB TITLE

Rehab Therapy Assistant x2

CLOSING DATE

2025/07/11

HOSPITAL

Ethekwini Hospital and Heart Centre

WORK ADDRESS

Ethekwini Hospital and Heart Centre - 11 Riverhorse Drive, Riverhorse Valley Business Estate, Durban

Main Focus Areas

A vacancy exists for Rehab Therapy Assistant at Lenmed Acute Rehabilitation Centre, reporting to the Practice Manager but working under direct supervision on an occupational therapist or Physiotherapist. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing therapeutic and rehabilitation service to the patients at the facility. The candidate will be expected to function as a member of a inter-disciplinary team with aims to deliver a quality and cost-effective substance abuse treatment and the rehabilitation services.

Key Performance Areas: (include but are not limited to)

  • Rehabilitation Therapy Assistant will work under the direction and supervision of an Occupational Therapist and/or Physiotherapist to improve patient’s physical and mental functioning, as well as quality of life.
  • Provides aspects of treatment (individualized or group) as assigned by Occupational Therapists or Physiotherapists including:
  • Activities of daily living (ie. self care, feeding, dressing, meal preparation, etc.)
  • Mobility, transfers
  • Cognitive / perceptual / remedial activities, communication skills, modalities and exercise programs
  • Crutch walking instruction
  • Provision of ongoing education of patients, family members and other hospital staff
  • Reports patient’s progress to therapist
  • Assists department with administrative duties as required
  • Identify and report adverse events and negative incidences to the Physiotherapist/Occupational therapist.
  • Maintains ongoing communication with all members of the Interdisciplinary Team
  • Maintenance of clinical documentation.
  • Assist clients to identify their need for treatment programs and convey this information to the interdisciplinary team.
  • Ability to assist therapists in the pool during and after hydrotherapy sessions.
  • Effectuate instructions of the inter-disciplinary team to assist patients to meet all the requirements of their identified treatment needs.
  • Oversee and facilitate recreational activities as planned by the Therapy team
  • Active participation in CPD and outreach programs.
  • Supports and assists patients with bowel and bladder regime during the therapy sessions
  • Assists the Therapists to clean and sanitize the gym in between patients.
  • To participate in Stock take and management of the gym equipment
  • Support nursing team
  • To ensure that all legislation, standards, and guidelines are meet.

Post Requirements: (include but are not limited to)

  • The ability to work in a team environment is essential
  • Ability to work on Weekends and Public Holidays
  • Grade 12
  • Basic Life Support Course by an accredited Service provider
  • Rehabilitation experience is essential
  • Previous mental health care and frail care treatment experience in a clinical environment would be an advantage.

Please Note:

Candidates must ensure that their contact details are correct and that they can be contacted during office hours. If candidates are not contacted within thirty (30) days after the closing date, they should consider their applications as being unsuccessful. Late, incomplete and applications not indicating the applicable position will not be considered. The right to fill the position within the Operational requirements of the Company is reserved. By applying for this position and providing us with your CV and other personal information, you are consenting to the information being used for the specific purpose for which it was provided, which is recruitment purposes and possible appointment purposes(should you be successful). Please note that your information will be processed for recruitment purposes only or for such purposes relating to assessing the establishment of an employment relationship with yourself, and this will be in accordance with the applicable data protection and privacy legislation. We confirm that such information will not be used for any other purpose without obtaining your prior consent. If your application is not successful, we retain your CV and other information provided of 6 months after which it will be destroyed in a secure manner. If you object to your information being used in accordance with the aforementioned clauses, please indicate your objection and we will immediately destroy your personal information in a secure manner. Equal opportunity is supported by the Employer.

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