Occupational Therapy Aide Casual AgeCare McKenzie Towne

Bloom Limited Partnership; Calgary; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

AgeCare, a long-term care provider, is seeking an Occupational Therapy Aide to assist the Occupational Therapist in addressing residents' daily activity challenges and equipment needs. You will participate in care planning, perform wheelchair adjustments, and help manage inventory and training for residents under therapist supervision.

Qualifications include a Rehabilitation Therapist Diploma, strong written and verbal communication, and fluency in English.

Qualifications

• Fluent in English, both oral and written.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate with a diverse population.
• Advocating for the role of occupational therapy to help improve the lives of residents.

Responsibilities

• Provides assistance to the Occupational Therapist.
• Monitors resident ability to participate in therapy intervention.
• Prepares and maintains inventory of equipment and supplies and assists with maintenance programs as directed by the Therapist.
• Provides repairs or modifications to resident equipment as needed.
• Maintains infection control practice of treatment area and equipment.
• Provides and distributes equipment as needed.
• Participates in information sharing and communication.
• Collects, records and manages data in computer program.

Skills

English fluency

Verbal communication

Written communication

Empathy

Education

Rehabilitation Therapist Diploma

Post-secondary education is an asset

Job description

About Us At AgeCare, our mission is to empower residents to live their lives to the fullest by prioritizing their health and well-being. We firmly believe that we are working in our residents' homes, and we dedicate ourselves to providing a comfortable and person-centered environment. Working in long-term care is more than just a job; it is a calling for many of us.

The Opportunity:

The Occupational Therapy Aide works under the direction of the Occupational Therapist to help solve physical challenges that patients have with daily activities. They help to assist with implantation care plan, wheelchair adjustments and equipment inventory. They assist the therapist in providing additional training and education to residents in the communities in which they work. This position assists in assessing, planning, implementation, and ongoing delivery of therapy programs to encourage residents to function at their maximum potential. The key component to their job is repairs on wheelchairs/walkers and making adjustments to these to meet functional resident goals.

What You will Do:

• Provides assistance to the Occupational Therapist
• Monitors resident ability to participate in therapy intervention
• Prepares and maintains inventory of equipment and supplies and assists with maintenance programs (individual or group) as directed by the Therapist
• Provides repairs or modifications to resident equipment as neededMaintains infection control practice of treatment area and equipment
• Provides and distributes equipment as needed
• Participates in information sharing and communication
• Collects record and manage data in computer program

What You Will Need:

• Post-secondary education is an asset.
• Must be fluent in English, both orally and in writing.
• Completion of a Rehabilitation Therapist Diploma.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate with a diverse population.
• Prior experience in continuing care/gerontology preferred.
• Advocating for the role of occupational therapy to help improve the lives of residents.
• Willingness to provide a high level of client service to all demographics.
• A desire to help others with compassion and empathy.

If you’re motivated by the privilege of serving our seniors with dignity, respect and compassion, come join us!

Since 1998 AgeCare has been dedicated to creating vibrant communities that celebrate and support aging with dignity, independence and community interaction for seniors. We offer our residents a safe and secure home-like atmosphere where they and their families can be assured peace of mind.

We want to hear from you if you are a talented, motivated, and embrace our guiding principles of: Trust: Act with integrity and fairness Respect: Treat everyone with dignity, kindness, and compassion Quality: Relentlessly pursue excellence in care and service Teamwork: Uplift each other with positive energy and support