Occupational Therapist

Lifemark; East Zorra-Tavistock; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading therapy solutions provider in Oxford County, ON, is seeking an ADP - Authorized Occupational Therapist to perform clinical evaluations, consult with vendors, and provide education on daily living activities. Candidates must be registered with the Provincial Association of Occupational Therapists. This part-time role involves working 2 hours per week and includes mandatory screening requirements.

Qualifications

• Valid Vulnerable Sector screening and Proof of Tuberculin clearance required.
• Experience in Long Term Care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct clinical evaluations including assessments.
• Identify equipment needs and initiate recommendations.
• Consult with vendors regarding equipment trials.
• Provide education on independence with daily living activities.
• Evaluate restraint use and prevent wounds and injuries.

Skills

Clinical evaluations

Consultation with vendors

Education on seating and positioning

Assessment and treatment recording

Education

Registration with the Provincial Association of Occupational Therapists

Job description

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

Location: Maples, ON
Status: 2 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
• 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

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