Occupational Therapist

Park Place Seniors Living, Inc.; Nelson; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Park Place Seniors Living, Inc. is seeking an Occupational Therapist to implement goal-based programs that help Residents regain autonomy and manage pain within their abilities. The role involves collaboration with an interdisciplinary team and adherence to Park Place policies while promoting safety.

The successful candidate will complete assessments, develop treatment plans, and contribute to safety-focused care conferences at Mountain Lake Seniors Community in Nelson, BC.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved school of occupational therapy.
• Two (2) years recent related experience, preferably as an occupational therapist working with the elderly.
• Current practicing registration with the applicable provincial registering body.

Responsibilities

• Completes and documents initial occupational therapy assessments on all Residents admitted to a Park Place Home, including Falls and transfer assessments, and develops treatment care plans.
• Develops, coordinates and implements individualized care plans with adaptive equipment, splints, aides and restorative programs.
• Ongoing evaluation and revision of treatment programs and progress.
• Collaborates with the physiotherapist to develop and coordinate programs.
• Attends resident interdisciplinary care conferences and leadership meetings as applicable.
• Maintains therapeutic relationships with Residents and families, employees, volunteers through effective interpersonal and interviewing techniques.
• Maintains equipment and ensures safety of the working environment for employees and Residents.
• Ensures documentation of assessments and resident responses adheres to professional standards and PPSL policies.
• Focuses on safety through accident prevention, emergency procedures knowledge, safe use of equipment, and infection control procedures.
• Committed to Resident safety and Park Place's culture of safety.
• Presents in-services and attends educational programs to maintain clinical competence.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• MT Mountain Lake Seniors Community is a Long-Term Care Home in Nelson, BC; 7.5 hours per week added to the team.

Education

Graduate of an approved school of occupational therapy

Job description

Reporting to the Site Leader, the Occupational Therapist is responsible for implementing individual goal-based programs to assist Residents to regain and/or maintain an optimal level of independence, prevent deformity and/or decrease pain within the limits of the Resident’s mental and/or physical ability. Will assist Residents in accessing mobility and/or health-related equipment to reduce pain and maintain and/or increase mobility. Works collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team to support the Park Place Fine Homes Care Model and Residents’ choice while following Park Place policies and procedures and relevant provincial standards of practice. The Occupational Therapist will ensure a commitment to Resident safety and to our “culture of safety” as per Park Place Strategic Directions.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Graduate of an approved school of occupational therapy.
• Two (2) years recent related experience, preferably as an occupational therapist working with the elderly.
• Current practicing registration with the applicable provincial registering body.

TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Completes and documents initial occupational therapy assessments (including Falls Assessment and transfer assessments) on all Residents admitted to a Park Place Home as soon as possible and routinely, including development and implementation of Resident treatment care plans based on assessment findings and Resident need.
2. Develops, coordinates and implements individual care plans including recommending, constructing and/or providing adaptive equipment, splints, aides and/or restorative programs.
3. Ongoing evaluation of treatment programs and progress of Residents, revising care plans when necessary.
4. Collaborates with the physiotherapist in the development and coordination of programs, where appropriate.
5. Attends Resident interdisciplinary care conferences and leadership meetings as applicable.
6. Establishes and maintains therapeutic relationships with Residents and families, employees, volunteers, and others through effective interpersonal and interviewing techniques.
7. Maintains equipment and ensures safety of the working environment for employees and Residents
8. Ensures all documentation of assessments, records of observation, care provision and Resident responses are according to professional standards and PPSL policies and procedures.
9. Focuses on safety through exhibited:
   • a. Accident prevention and reporting unsafe work conditions,
   • b. Knowledge of emergency procedures and regulations,
   • c. Using skills, supplies and equipment safely and appropriately,
   • d. Utilizing infection control procedures,
10. Committing to Resident safety and to our “culture of safety” as per the Park Place Strategic Directions and Home goals.
11. Presents in-services (e.g. Mobility) and/or attends in-service and other educational programs as required to maintain current clinical competence and knowledge.
12. Performs other related duties as assigned

Mountain Lake Seniors Community is a Long-Term Care Home in beautiful Nelson BC. We have 7.5 hours per week to add a warm and caring OT to our interdisciplinary team.