Occupational Therapist

Extendicare; Woodstock; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Best in class training

Flexible scheduling

Health and dental benefits

Company paid mobile devices

Mileage compensation

Employee well-being perks

Job summary

ParaMed Home Health Care is seeking an Occupational Therapist to provide community visits, assess client needs, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team. You will develop client-centered plans and adjust services to reflect individual environments and goals.

The role emphasises strong critical thinking, communication, and adherence to professional standards, with opportunities for flexible scheduling and professional development.

Qualifications

• Registration with the provincial College of Occupational Therapists (in good standing).
• Accepting new graduates; licensed to practice.
• Pediatrics experience an asset.
• ADP authorization preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle.
• Able to provide a current Vulnerable Sector Screening (VSS) within 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team to plan and deliver client-centred occupational therapy services.
• Assess physical, cultural, social and environmental factors affecting function.
• Develop and adjust client plans with inter-professional teams.
• Use evidence-based problem solving to address client needs.
• Engage clients with rapport and collaborative goal setting.

Skills

Team collaboration

Critical thinking

Client engagement

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Registration with provincial College of Occupational Therapists (in good standing)

Job description

Job Description

_ Full-time, Part-time, Job Sharing and Independent Provider/Contractor _

Hiring Occupational Therapists

In this role of Occupational Therapist, you will provide communityvisits to assess abilities and needs of individuals while working with multidisciplinary teamsandequipment vendors to facilitate function.Client groups receiving treatment may include pediatrics for in home or school services and/or adults with medical/health concerns.

Why you’ll love working here:

• Best in class training and development programs
• Flexible scheduling options
• Comprehensive health and dental benefit plans
• Company paid mobile devices
• Mileage compensation
• Employee well-being perks

What you’ll do:

• Work collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team consisting of healthcare workers and other community resources
• Analyze physical, cultural, social and institutional environmental impact on occupational performance and engagement issues
• Develop client centered plans with client, inter-professional teams and adjust services to reflect a client centered approach related to physical, social, cultural, institutional, and economic environment
• Demonstrate effective and evidence-based problem solving and judgement to address client needs
• Engage clients using a collaborative approach, building rapport and trust, achieving a mutual understanding and agreement related to services to be provided.
• Maintain the knowledge, skills and attitudes to provide safe, efficient, effective service in all areas of practice by keeping abreast of changes in practice setting that affect scope of practice
• Maintain professional client records related to client encounters and plans in compliance with ParaMed’s policies and the standards applied by the regulatory body or Occupational Therapy college.

What you bring:

• Registration with the provincial College of Occupational Therapists (in good standing)
• Accepting New Graduates Licensed
• Pediatrics Experience an asset
• ADP authorization preferred
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of applicable community resources available for clients and families
• Currentcertification (within the past 12 months)of First Aid and CPR
• A valid driver’s license and have access to a reliable vehicle
• Able to provide a current, clear Vulnerable Sector Screening (VSS)

This is a New Position.

Time Type

Full time

As the leading home care provider in the country, ParaMed Home Health Care, has proudly been helping Canadians live better at home since 1974.

When you join ParaMed, you become part of a caring community of over 12,000 dedicated professionals committed to delivering compassionate, person-centred care.

We provide competitive compensation that reflects the value of this role and the unique qualifications each candidate brings. Final salary offers are based on a variety of factors such as your skills, experience, education, and alignment with the responsibilities of this position.

Base salary is one component of our broader total rewards package. We offer a comprehensive suite of benefits designed to support your health, financial well-being, and long-term career growth. Your recruiter can provide more details about our total rewards offerings during the hiring process.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support certain stages of the recruitment process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing candidate responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment — every application is reviewed by a member of our team to ensure thoughtful and equitable consideration. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

ParaMed is committed to fostering an accessible, inclusive, and equitable hiring process. We gladly accommodate the needs of applicants throughout all stages of recruitment and selection upon request.