Occupational Therapist 2

Health PEI; Town of O'Leary; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

Health PEI is seeking an Occupational Therapist to provide services to residents at Margaret Stewart Ellis Home in O’Leary and Maplewood Manor in Alberton. The role collaborates with families and staff to enhance independence and participation in daily living and meaningful activities.

You will assess daily living needs, provide education and support, and contribute to program development, while ensuring safety and comfort for residents. Strong teamwork and communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy is required.
• Eligible for licensing with the Prince Edward Island College of Occupational Therapists.
• Considerable experience as a practicing Occupational Therapist.
• Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively in a team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with clients and families.
• Good attendance and work history.

Responsibilities

• Conduct functional OT assessments to determine therapy needs.
• Develop, plan and implement OT for clients.
• Collaborate with activity department to set up therapeutic activities.
• Respond independently to client inquiries and referrals.
• Act as a resource for team members and health care providers.
• Perform administrative tasks and organize work activities.
• Supervise and appraise OT staff performance.
• Educate staff on OT therapies and equipment use.
• Participate in MSIP program and relevant committees.
• Maintain inventory and ensure equipment is functional.
• Source equipment/funding to meet client needs.
• Assist in developing provincial policies and procedures.
• Record and report statistical and outcome measures.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Patient care

Assessment

Education

OT Master’s

Licensing eligible

Job description

This position will be responsible for providing occupational therapy services to the residents of Margaret Stewart Ellis Home, O'Leary and Maplewood Manor, Alberton. The position works in collaboration with family and other staff to maintain or enhance the independence and participation of residents in meaningful activities. This includes assessment and recommendations in areas of daily living such as eating, seating, mobility and leisure. This position provides an appropriate type and level of service, which maintains or improves the current functioning and/or ensures the safety and comfort of the resident. They will provide education, support, and consultation for staff, residents and their families.

Duties will include but not limited to:

• conducting functional assessments to determine the need for occupational therapy;
• developing, planning and implementing appropriate occupational therapy for the client;
• collaborates with the activity department to set up therapeutic activities that will help maintain the clients physical and social abilities;
• working independently to respond to client inquiries, provide follow-up care and/or make referrals to other health care providers and community agencies;
• acting as a resource person to other team members, and health care providers
• performing administrative functions such as updating client information files and planning and organizing work activities;
• supervising, guiding, and appraising the performance of staff in relation to OT therapies;
• provide appropriate education on the OT therapies and the use of equipment to staff;
• participates in the MSIP program and committee meetings and other relevant committees;
• maintain an up to date inventory of equipment and ensure that it is in good working condition;
• Sourcing out the appropriate equipment/ funding to meet a client's needs;
• assisting in the development of provincial policies and procedures;
• recording and reporting statistical and outcome measures data; and,
• performing other duties as required.

Please Note: Please ensure the application clearly demonstrates how you meet the noted qualifications as applicants will be screened based on the information provided. We would like to thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those who are selected for an interview will be contacted.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Successful completion of a Master’s Degree or equivalent on Occupational Therapy
• Eligible for licensing with the Prince Edward Island College of Occupational Therapists
• Considerable experience working as a practicing Occupational Therapist
• Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills in dealing with clients, families, and community organizations.
• A good previous work and attendance record.

Other Qualifications:

• Experience working with adult/senior population in a long-term care setting would be considered an asset.
• Experience with adult seating would be considered an asset.
• Transferring, Lifting, Repositioning (TLR) Training would be considered an asset.
• Additional relevant education and experience would be considered an asset.

Salary Range: $39.93 - $48.99 per hour

Bi-Weekly Hours: 75 Hours Bi-Weekly / Days / Flexible