Occupational Therapists: Volunteer with CMMB in Peru

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Program Description

CMMB - Healthier Lives Worldwide is an international, faith-based NGO providing long-term, co-operative, medical and development aid to communities affected by poverty and unequal access to healthcare. For over a century, we have worked to strengthen and support communities through healthcare programs and initiatives, the distribution of medicines and medical supplies, and the placement of volunteers.

Position Summary

Occupational Therapists will support CMMB’s mission by working with local communities’ to provide expertise, capacity building, and education to local staff. You will be responsible for a wide variety of services including but not limited to developing treatment plans to support patients’ abilities, teaching patients exercises and strategies to apply to their daily lives and carrying out in-person assessments of patients’ abilities. Volunteers will advise patients and their families on facility-based and in-home treatment options, as well as assess the patients’ environments and suggest modifications as needed. The volunteer will ensure each case is handled with proper ethical standards and practices, ensuring the well-being of the patient.

Please apply at cmmb.org/volunteer.