Occupational Therapy Aide: Equipment & Therapy Support

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

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.