Occupational Therapist

Hotel Dieu Grace Healthcare; Windsor; Hybrid; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Hotel Dieu Grace Healthcare in Windsor, Ontario is seeking an Occupational Therapist to deliver client-centered services across evaluation, treatment and discharge planning. You will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to assess home environments and make recommendations before discharge.

This role emphasizes geriatric care, hip fracture QBP, delirium and dementia strategies, and strong communication and organizational skills. French language proficiency is considered an asset.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy is required.
• Registered OT with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario is required.
• Eligibility for membership in the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists is required.
• Certification in MOCA administration is required.

Responsibilities

• Provision of client focused Occupational Therapy service delivery including consultation, evaluation, treatment and discharge planning.
• Assessment and recommendations of clients' home environment prior to discharge.
• Participation in departmental, program and corporate professional activities supportive of direct services and corporate objectives.
• Compliance with Occupational Health and Safety Standards and promotion of a safe work environment.

Skills

Geriatric experience

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Verbal and written communication

Organizational skills

Delirium and dementia strategies

Hip fracture QBP knowledge

French language proficiency (asset)

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Therapy

Registered member of the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario

Eligibility for membership in the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists

Certification in MOCA administration

Job description

The Occupational Therapist is responsible for the provision of client focused Occupational Therapy service delivery which includes consultation, evaluation, treatment and discharge planning, which may necessitate assessment and recommendations of the clients’ home environment prior to discharge. The incumbent is responsible for participation in departmental, program and corporate professional activities supportive of direct services and corporate objectives. The Occupational Therapist must comply with the Occupational Health and Safety Standards for the hospital and is promoting a safe work environment.

Qualifications

Geriatric experience is an asset

Understanding of geriatric depression, differentiation and strategies for delirium and dementia

Understanding of hip fracture QBP

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Excellent organizational skills

Ability to work effectively as a member of an interdisciplinary health care team

Commitment to standards of excellence and the concept of accountability

French language proficiency is considered an asset

Education and/or Certification

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in Occupational Therapy - Required

Registered member of the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario - Required

Eligibility for membership in the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists - Required

Certification in MOCA administration

Our hiring decisions are based on merit, qualifications and hospital needs.We strongly encourage applicants from all backgrounds.If you require accommodations during any stage of the recruitment process, please notify the Human Resources Department at 519 257 5111 ext.73023 so we can provide you with appropriate services.