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Healthcare
Keyword

Orientation and Mobility Teacher

Orientation and Mobility Trainer

Minimum Diploma in Orientation and Mobility Instruction

Not required

The tasks an Orientation and Mobility Instructor is expected to perform include:

Assisting blind and visually impaired persons to achieve personal adjustment and maximum independence through training in techniques of daily living

Interviewing clients and analysingtheirlifestyle

Administering assessment tests to determine present and required orientation and mobility skills

Training clients in awareness of physical environment through sense of smell, hearing and touch and to travel alone, with or without cane

Teaching clients personal, home management and communication skills

Teaching clients to protecttheirbody, using hands and arms to detect obstacles

Instructing clients in arts, crafts and recreational skills, to improve sense of touch, co-ordination and motor skills

Teaching clients to read and writeusing

Braille

Instructing clients in use of reading machines and common electrical devices

Developing effective listening techniques of the clients

Instructing clients for in-group activities, such as singing, playing modified sports activities to encourage and increase capacity for social participation and improve general health

Preparing progress report to allow members of rehabilitation team to evaluate clients' ability to perform varied activities essential to daily living

In-depth knowledge of behavioural psychology of the visually impaired

Skilled in teaching all the necessary techniques to a blind person

Equipped in training the client in self-protective techniques

Skilled in instructing the client in the use of electronic travel devices

Familiar with working with parents of young children and infants with no or low vision

Skilled in counselling techniques

Basic knowledge of physiotherapy, optometry, etc. which is associated with orientation and mobility instruction

Proficient in reading and writing with Braille

Not applicable

Attention to detail

Good communication skills

Good analytical skills

Keen observer

Patient

Determined

It is not a desk job

The candidate will supervise a team of Nurses and other Medical Staff

Local travelling is not a part of this job role

Part-time work and contractual jobs are available

Work from home option is not available Working hours

Hospitals/clinics usually work for 6/7 days a week and 8/10 hours everyday. This may vary from hospital to hospital

Shift system is available

Is the job suitable for a candidate with special needs?No

This job is not considered hazardous or dangerousunder The Factories Act, 1948 (section 87)

One may develop occupational hazards such as stress on eyes, mental and physical strain, joint pains, etc., if not taken care of

For freshers -INR9,000 toINR35,000 per month

(These figures are indicative and subject to change)

Healthcare Sector in India

According to IBEF, the Indian healthcare industry is growing at a tremendous pace due to its strengthening coverage, services and increasing expenditure by public as well as private players. The Indian Healthcare sector grew from $45 billion in 2008 to $81 billion in 2014 and is projected to continue its rapid expansion, with an estimated market value of US$ 280 billion by 2020. This, along with the increasing awareness and spending capacity of the Indian middle class, gives healthcare and medical sector a great boost for future.

India has over 40% of the world?s blind population and therefore, Orientation and Mobility Instructor is a good career option. Physiotherapy is also another area which has a demand in disability related services and these professionals can also step into the Physiotherapy field. Besides getting employment as technicians in Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan, these technical persons can also serve as freelance service providers and consultants for organisations and individuals.

Rehabilitation centres

Government organisations

Schools and colleges for the blind

Braille training institutes

Self-employed

Cities and towns across India