Occupational Therapist Ghobash Group

Occupational therapists help patients of all ages who have limited abilities establish, develop and/or maintain the ability to complete daily functions and tasks. Through regular therapy sessions, occupational therapists work one-on-one with patients, focusing on their individual needs to help them achieve improved quality of life and a sense of independence. Occupational therapy concentrates on ameliorating the physical, mental, social and emotional sources of patients disabilities.

• Helps patient to develop, recover, or maintain daily living and work skills.
• Aids patients in improving their basic motor functions and reasoning abilities.
• Assists patients in performing all types of activities, ranging from using a computer to caring for daily needs, such as dressing, cooking and eating.
• Incorporates physical exercises to increase patients strength and dexterity.
• Uses computer programs to help patients improve decision-making, abstract reasoning, problem solving, perceptual skills, memory, sequencing and coordination.
• Instructs patients with permanent disabilities in the use of adaptive equipment, such as wheelchairs and orthotics.
• Designs or makes special equipment needed at home or work.
• Develops computer-aided adaptive equipment.
• Arranges employment, evaluates work environment, plans work activities, and assesses the patient s progress; collaborates with the patient and employer to modify the work environment, so work can be successfully completed.
• Assesses patients home for hazards, recommends restorative or safety adaptations.
• Provides guidance to family members and caregivers in safe and effective methods of caring for individuals.
• Evaluates patients progress and prepares reports that detail progress.
• Performs other position-related duties as assigned, depending on assignment setting.
• Responsible to complete tasks given by the line manager as, and when required