Occupational Therapist, Community Homes for Opportunity

CMHA Thames Valley Addiction and Mental Health Services; London; On-site; CAD 44,000 - 57,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

HOOPP pension plan

Shift premiums for evenings/nights and

Job summary

Canadian Mental Health Association Thames Valley Addiction and Mental Health Services is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join our Community Homes for Opportunity program on a relief basis in London, Ontario. You will work with clients experiencing mental health or addictions concerns to promote independence and life skills through personalized therapy plans.

Relief shifts include days, evenings, and weekends, with HOOPP pension eligibility and wage progression from $32.13 per hour to $41.41

Qualifications

• Active registration and member in good standing of the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario.
• ADP certification.
• Valid driver’s license, access to a vehicle and insurance adequate for transporting clients.
• Demonstrated ability to attend work regularly.

Responsibilities

• Provide occupational therapy in community housing to support independence.
• Deliver life skills coaching including hygiene, nutrition, meal planning, shopping and food prep.
• Assist clients with daily tasks such as cleaning, laundry, budgeting and home safety.
• Organize group and individual activities to build social skills and independence.
• Develop and implement OT programs in community settings.
• Document client progress and contribute to program planning.

Skills

Valid driver's license

Mobility to transport clients

Reliability

Education

Active registration with College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario (COTO)

Tools

ADP certification

Job description

Occupational Therapist, Community Homes for Opportunity

Occupational Therapist, Community Homes for Opportunity

Relief. (OPSEU)

This posting is the result of a new relief pool.

- Application Deadline: November 9, 2026 -

Every person in our community has the right to safe, affordable, quality housing and to live with dignity and as much independence and choice as possible.

Our Community Homes for Opportunity (CHO) program lives this ideal by providing mental health and addictions supports to CHO Homes, and encouraging residents to become active members of their community.

As member of the CHO Team, you'll collaborate with clients experiencing mental health or addictions concerns to help identify their needs and support them to build skills and strategies to live their lives as independently as possible. You'll provide consultant and goal-orientation activities to help clients increase their capacity, celebrate their accomplishments and ultimately flourish.

Consider revitalizing your career and making a difference in your community by joining our team!

WHAT WE'RE OFFERING:

• What you'll be making – Starting rate for this role is $32.13 per hour (Level 1 – RN/OT)
• Successful external applicants will start at Level 1, with grid progression based on seniority up to Level 8 ($41.41 per hour); for internal applicants, grid level placement will occur as per the Collective Agreement
• Premiums of $2.00 per hour will be applied for eligible Evening/Night (8:00pm – 7:00am) and Weekend Shifts.
• When you'll work – Relief shifts include days, afternoons, evenings, nights and weekends.
• Your pension plan – Immediately eligible for optional enrolment in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)

HOW YOU WILLBE MAKINGA DIFFERENCE:

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide occupational therapy intervention to those whose ability to cope with tasks of living are threatened or impaired by emotional, psychological and social problems, and the effects of economic and cultural barriers.
• Provide life skills coaching to including interventions to assist clients to carry out activities such as personal hygiene and grooming tasks, nutrition education, meal planning, grocery shopping, and food preparation.
• Assist clients to perform various other activities such as cleaning, laundry, money management, home management and home safety.
• Organize, plan, structure and lead individual and group social and recreational activities to structure clients’ time, increase social experiences and provide opportunities to practice social skills and receive feedback and support.
• Select activities that will help individuals learn work and life-management skills within the limits of their mental and physical capabilities.
• Plan, organize and conduct occupational therapy programs in a community setting
• Recommend changes in clients’ work or living environments consistent with their needs and capabilities.
• Develop and participate in health promotion programs, group activities, or discussions to promote client health, facilitate social adjustment, alleviate stress, and prevent physical or mental disability.
• Observe and evaluate clients’ progress, design treatment plans and recommend programs suited to individual potential and rehabilitative needs.
• Attend and actively participate in staff and intake meetings.
• Complete clinical documentation and input statistical information related to all client activities that meet departmental, provincial and professional standards of practice and documentation policies.
• Assist in the educational development of students from related disciplines.
• Participate in the development and evaluation of new and current programs (e.g. life skills groups, community kitchens, program planning).
• Assist in recommending the selection and purchase of materials, supplies and equipment for clients and employer.
• Other duties as required

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO APPLY:

Police Vulnerable Sector Check Requirements

Successful candidates must have a Police Vulnerable Sector Check completed in the last six months. Interested applicants who reside in the City of London and are in need of a Police Vulnerable Sector Check (PVSC) are encouraged to apply for one as soon as possible as PVSCs in the City of London are currently taking approximately 5 weeks to be processed and offers of employment cannot be made without receipt of a PVSC.

We require the following qualifications:

• Active registration and member in good standing of the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario
• ADP (Assistive Device Program)certification
• Valid driver’s licence, access to a vehicle and insurance adequate for transporting clients
• Demonstrated ability to attend work regularly

We prefer the following qualifications:

• First Aid & CPR certification
• Experience working with clients with mental health or addictions concerns
• Knowledge of mental health services in Thames Valley

INTERNAL APPLICANTS:

To be considered as an internal applicant, current staff members are reminded to apply using their @cmhatv.ca or @slwar.ca email address.

We welcome and encourage applications from all members of our community including persons of any gender, gender identity, gender expression, or sexual orientation, persons with disabilities, Indigenous persons, and members of visible minorities. If you require accommodations related to a disability at any point during the recruitment process, please contact [e-mail]

Legal Notifications:

• For legal purposes our full business name is: Canadian Mental Health Association Thames Valley Addiction and Mental Health Services
• Artificial Intelligence is not currently employed in our recruitment processes

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