Our Vacancies

St Joseph’s Home is recruiting for the following positions:

RECEPTIONIST

The post is suited for someone who is highly organised, is outgoing and has a professional and friendly disposition.

The main purpose of the job is to manage the front office of the facility presenting a professional image to the public both in person and telephonically.

Main duties will include the following:

Answer switchboard, transfer calls and take messages as required
Accept visitors arriving at the reception and ensure that the visitors procedures are adhered to
Ensure all staff registers are updated
Monitor the CCTV playback screens to ensure that they are working
Maintain control of the printers with regards to paper and ink
Accept any mail and distribute accordingly
Spare key control
General filing
Assisting the management team with basic admin duties
Assisting the wards with administrative tasks including copying and scanning
Assist with data capturing and other ad-hoc administrative duties
Ensure that the reception area is neat and organised at all times

Job skill specifications and experience:

At least 3 years’ experience in a reception area
Working experience of a busy switchboard
Excellent computer skills in Microsoft word, PowerPoint, and Excel
Must be able to work weekend
Fluent English and Afrikaans required

Personal Attributes:

Team Player with high energy
Good written and verbal communication skills
Organised
Professionalism
Good work ethic

AS PER OUR CHILD PROTECTION POLICY ALL APPLICANTS WILL BE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE A POLICE CLEARANCE CERTIFICATE

Working hours are full-time Mondays to Fridays with weekend shifts

Should you not receive a response then please consider your application unsuccessful.

Interested applicants should forward a letter of interest and a detailed CV to HR@stjosephshome.org.za

Closing date: 15 October 2022

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OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST:

We are looking for a qualified experienced and dynamic Occupational therapist to join our multidisciplinary team. This 24-hour facility caters for medically fragile children who require medical and rehabilitative care. The post is suited for someone who is passionate about working with children and working in a healthcare environment

The main purpose of the job is assessment and treatment of children with developmental and / physical difficulties within St Joseph’s to optimise their functional abilities and quality of life.

To work closely with the multidisciplinary team in the provision of holistic treatment to the children.

Main duties will include the following:

To provide an effective and efficient OT service to patients referred to St. Joseph’s on an inpatient and outpatient basis in order to improve their functional abilities and to facilitate the reintegration of the child into different life areas i.e. developmental, physical, psycho- social and school functioning
To maintain appropriate and accurate up to date OT records as well as perform administrative duties proficiently and timeously
To plan, implement and supervise after school and ward therapeutic programmes together with other therapists
To provide student supervision to OT students and or interns allocated to SJH as required.
Enhance the therapeutic environment and OT function within St Joseph’s Home providing an optimal service delivery through ongoing professional development and ensuring best practice

Qualifications:

BSC Occupational therapy degree
Must be registered with HPCSA

Job skill specifications:

Experience in working with children within a clinical/ hospital environment a preference
Training in NDT an advantage
At least 5 years of working experience
Knowledge in basis seating and splinting will be viewed as an advantage
Computer literacy

Personal Attributes: