Occupational Therapist - Seniors Wellness- Mississauga

Lifemark; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

Lifemark is seeking an Occupational Therapist for their Community Step Up Program in Mississauga. The role includes managing a caseload, performing clinical evaluations, and providing education to clients and their families. Qualified candidates will possess a Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy and be registered with the Provincial Association. Bilingual skills and experience with seniors are preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience with seniors preferred
• Experience with mental health and addictions is a strong asset

Responsibilities

• Assigned a caseload based on referrals from healthcare professionals
• Perform clinical evaluations including ADL assessments and specialized seating evaluations
• Provide education around home modifications to promote independence

Skills

Bilingual

Experience with mental health and addictions

Education

Masters Degree in Occupational Therapy

Registration with the Provincial Association of Occupational Therapists

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for an Occupational Therapist to join our growing team for a Community Step Up Program!

Location: Mississauga
Schedule: 2 days per week Start date:July-August 2025 Status: Independent Contractor

In this role you will:

• The OT will be assigned a caseload based on the referrals received by other Healthcare professionals from Hospitals, Home and Community, Primary Care, and other Health Service providers
• Our OTs play a critical role in helping our Clients and Loved Ones maximize their functional abilities, provide strategies around activities of daily living, instrumental activities of daily living memory and cognitive functioning and perception
• Out OTs provide education around home environment and modification, promoting independence and improved quality of life for both the Client and their Loved Ones
• Perform clinical evaluations, including admission assessments, ADL assessments, specialized seating and positioning assessments
• Identification of appropriate equipment needs with initiation of recommendations

Qualifications:

• Registration with the Provincial Association of Occupational Therapists
• Masters Degree in Occupational Therapy
• Minimum 2 years experience with seniors is preferred
• Experience with mental health and addictions is a strong asset
• Bilingual is an asset

Lifemark Seniors Wellness is one of the largest rehabilitation focused companies dedicated to providing therapy solutions for seniors. With over 30 years of experience, we are a preferred partner of more than 185 LTC homes, 55 retirement communities and provide over 180 senior dwellings with physiotherapy, occupational therapy and therapeutic group exercise programming. As Canada's largest physiotherapy company, our purpose is: Movement to a better life. For our staff, the Lifemark difference is based on 4 pillars: We foster innovative thinking; assist with career development; we support personal health and wellness; and devoted to making a real impact in the communities that we live and work in.

Apply today! Visit www.lifemark.ca for more information about us!

Inclusion
We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people from all backgrounds can thrive. Improving inclusion and equity is a collective responsibility. Lifemark promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including but not limited to those self-identifying as a member of the employment equity groups: Indigenous peoples, Newcomers to Canada, Women, and Visible minorities.

Accommodation
Accommodations are available on request for all candidates taking part in any aspect of the recruitment and selection process. Email us at talent at lifemark.ca