[B] Occupational Therapy Assistant Regular Full Time [BRV OTA1 1.00] AgeCare Riverview

Bloom Limited Partnership; Medicine Hat; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

AgeCare is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant to support residents in long-term care, assessing day-to-day functional abilities and helping implement prescribed treatment plans under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist.

The role includes providing patient education, coordinating with nursing and rehabilitation staff, and assisting with therapy-related activities to promote mobility and independence for residents.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education is an asset.
• Must be fluent in English, both orally and in writing.
• Completion of related diploma program from a recognized institution is an asset.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate with a diverse population.
• Prior experience in continuing care/gerontology preferred.
• Advocating for the role of occupational therapy to help improve the lives of patients.
• Willingness to provide a high level of client service to all demographics.
• A desire to help others with compassion and empathy.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients' physical abilities during day-to-day tasks and daily activities.
• Implement the prescribed treatment plan developed by an Occupational Therapist.
• Provide training and education to patients and the community.
• Move residents to and from treatment rooms as required.
• Monitor patient progress and communicate changes to the Occupational Therapist.

Skills

Fluent English

Communication skills

Compassion and empathy

Gerontology experience

Education

Diploma in related field

Job description

About Us

At AgeCare, our mission is to empower residents to live their lives to the fullest by prioritizing their health and well-being. We firmly believe that we are working in our residents' homes, and we dedicate ourselves to providing a comfortable and person-centered environment. Working in long-term care is more than just a job; it is a calling for many of us.

The Opportunity

The Occupational Therapy Assistant helps solve physical challenges that patients have with daily activities. They help to assess patients' physical abilities during day-to-day tasks, implementing the prescribed treatment plan developed by an Occupational Therapist, and providing additional training and education to patients and the community in which they work.

What Is In It For You

• Reviews daily report and communication binders.
• Collects data and identifies problems.
• Porter's residents to and from treatment room as required.
• Monitors resident ability to participate in therapy intervention.
• Is aware and appropriately communicates change of medical status, likelihood of aggression etc., to the Occupational Therapist.
• Regularly communicates with RN/LPN/Rehabilitation Professional any concerns.
• Under direction of the Occupational Therapist, performs position tasks such as, but not limited to, carrying out ROM exercises as instructed, mobilizing clients, transferring, and lifting residents using appropriate aids, conducting gait training, conducting appropriate exercise classes and group activities, assisting residents in walking program, preparing residents and equipment for rehabilitation treatment.
• Monitors and reports changes in resident response, status, and events to the Occupational Therapist in a timely manner.
• Ensures daily statistics, equipment lists and clinical records for each resident are accurate and current.
• Prepares, cleans, and maintains inventory equipment and supplies/materials/laundry.
• Completes therapy department safety check sheet on regular defined basis.

What You Will Need

• Post-secondary education is an asset.
• Must be fluent in English, both orally and in writing.
• Completion of related diploma program from a recognized institution is an asset.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate with a diverse population.
• Prior experience in continuing care/gerontology preferred.
• Advocating for the role of occupational therapy to help improve the lives of patients.
• Willingness to provide a high level of client service to all demographics.
• A desire to help others with compassion and empathy.

If you're motivated by the privilege of serving our seniors with dignity, respect and compassion, come join us!