Occupational Therapist (SIGN ON BONUS)

Carekw; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking passionate Occupational Therapists to join their supportive team. This role involves working with individuals in community settings, providing tailored interventions to enhance their quality of life. You will benefit from flexible work schedules, mentorship opportunities, and a competitive sign-in bonus. If you are dedicated to making a positive impact in the community and eager to grow professionally, this position offers a fulfilling career path in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Sign-in Bonus up to $10,000

Flexible work schedules

Continuous training and career development

1:1 support through senior leadership

New graduate mentorship program

Professional development workshops

In-person shadow shifts

Competitive starting wages

Paid staff meetings

Healthcare benefits program

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program.
• Experience in community or facility settings, including placements.

Responsibilities

• Assess and implement Occupational Therapy interventions for various conditions.
• Work with clients to establish meaningful goals for improved function.

Skills

Patient Care

Critical Thinking

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor's in Occupational Therapy

Job description

CareKW is a local healthcare company working to provide nursing, PSW, SSW, dietitianand therapy support within Southern Ontario. Established in 2012, our mission has been building better lives and shaping our community with dynamic care and enriching careers.

To expand our team, CareKW is looking for skilled and reliable Occupational Therapists to provide support to patients at local facilities (I.e., retirement homes, transitional care units) and in patient-home environments in our local community. New graduates are welcome to apply. Continuous training, support and mentorship will be provided to develop competencies related to providing occupational therapy support in a community environment.

Location:Kitchener/Waterloo/Cambridge/Guelph

Join the CareKW team of qualified, supportive, dynamic individuals who enhance the health of our community.

We Offer:

• Sign-in Bonus up to $10,000( based on experience)
• Flexible work schedules: Part-time or contract work, offering flexible caseloads to meet your work/life balance
• Continuous training and career developmentopportunities
• Offering new employees 1:1 support through senior occupational therapy leadership
• Offering new graduate mentorship program and on going support
• Offeringorientation and professional development workshops
• Offering in person shadow shifts with experienced Occupational Therapists to enhance competencies related to community care
• Competitive starting wages based upon experience
• Paid staff meetings
• Strong IT support
• Healthcare benefits program(Healthcare Spending Account)
• Group Retirement Savings Plan Program
• Company vehicle program

Role:

• Assess and implement Occupational Therapy interventions for individuals with various neurological, orthopedic, mental health conditions
• Evaluate the client's physical, cognitive and emotional functioning
• Work with clients to establish meaningful goals to increase their function at home and in the community
• Implementindividualized Occupational Therapy interventions to assist in meeting such goals such as ADL/IADL strategies, equipment recommendations, home modifications, etc.
• Improve the quality of life for individuals who are coping with real or perceived limitations through innovative and holistic approaches to care
• Provide client-centered, family centered-care
• Observe, assess, and record information on the patient's progress toward the objectives
• Design and implement accessible recreational activities for specific client population
• Work as a dynamic part of a multidisciplinary team to formulate suggestions for additional interventions or therapies
• Liaise with a variety of community partners and rehab professionals to facilitate client goals and independence
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending training sessions and establishing personal networks

The successful candidate will:

• Be a graduate of an accredited program in Occupational Therapy with registration in good standing with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario

• Have patient care experience working in a community or facility setting. For new graduates, this experience may include a professional placement setting
• Possess a willingness to enhance professional competencies in clinical assessment and hands-on skills through training and professional development in the workplace
• Have a passion for knowledge enhancement and professional development
• Possess good communication, critical thinking, and organizational skills in a professional setting
• Hold a valid work permit (if applicable)
• Possess a current CPR/First Aid Certification
• Will be able to provide a clean vulnerable sector screening (VSS)
• Have up-to-date immunization records (MMR, TDAP, Varicella, Hep B, COVID-19)
• Hold a valid drivers license and have access to a vehicle (considered an asset)

While we thank all applicants that apply, only qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews.