OCCT-Occupational Therapist

Lifemark; Dunnville; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Lifemark Seniors Wellness is seeking a part-time Occupational Therapist in Dunnville, Ontario, to conduct clinical evaluations and provide client education on daily living activities and adaptive equipment. The ideal candidate will be registered with the Provincial Association of Occupational Therapists and have experience in long-term care. This role emphasizes improving client function and safety, contributing to a larger mission of supporting seniors' wellness.

Qualifications

• Must have registration with the Provincial Association of Occupational Therapists - BC.
• Experience in Long Term Care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform clinical evaluations and specialized assessments.
• Provide education on adaptive aids and independence.
• Document assessment and treatment interventions.

Skills

Clinical evaluations

Equipment recommendations

Client education

Assessment documentation

Education

Registration with Provincial Association of Occupational Therapists - BC

Job description

Lifemark Seniors Wellness has an exciting opportunity for an Occupational Therapist to join our growing team!

Location: Dunville ,ON Status: 5 hrs/week
Mandatory requirement: Valid Vulnerable Sector screening check and Proof of Tuberculin (2-Step Mantoux Test) clearance (within 6 months)

In this role you will:

• Perform clinical evaluations, including admission assessments, ADL assessments, specialized seating and positioning assessments
• Identification of appropriate equipment needs with initiation of recommendations
• Consult with local vendors regarding equipment trials and complete applications/funding letters to Ministry of Health, insurance agencies and other
  funding parties
• Provide informal education on seating and positioning, independence with activities of daily living, wheelchairs and adaptive aides as well as providing
  ongoing education to clients and family to improve function, independence and safety
• Provide ongoing evaluation of restraint use, wound prevention, falls and injury prevention.
• Record assessment and treatment interventions in the client's chart as per guidelines established by the College of Occupational Therapists

Qualifications:

• Registration with the Provincial Association of Occupational Therapists - BC
• Experience in Long Term Care preferred

Lifemark Seniors Wellness is one of the largest rehabilitation focused companies dedicated to providing therapy solutions for seniors. With over 30 years of experience, we are a preferred partner of more than 185 LTC homes, 55 retirement communities and provide over 180 senior dwellings with physiotherapy, occupational therapy and therapeutic group exercise programming. As Canada's largest physiotherapy company, our purpose is: Movement to a better life. For our staff, the Lifemark difference is based on 4 pillars: We foster innovative thinking; assist with career development; we support personal health and wellness; and devoted to making a real impact in the communities that we live and work in.

Inclusion
We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people from all backgrounds can thrive. Improving inclusion and equity is a collective responsibility. Lifemark promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including but not limited to those self-identifying as a member of the employment equity groups: Indigenous peoples, Newcomers to Canada, Women, and Visible minorities.

Accommodation
Accommodations are available on request for all candidates taking part in any aspect of the recruitment and selection process. Email us at talent at lifemark.ca

Apply today! Visit www.lifemark.ca for more information about us!