Occupational Therapy Aides Reg PT [BJP OTA2 0.79] AgeCare Jasper Place

AgeCare; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

AgeCare is seeking an Occupational Therapy Aide to assist in delivering therapy services under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist. You will help implement care plans, adjust wheelchairs, and manage equipment inventory while supporting training and education for residents.

The role involves assisting in assessment, planning, and delivery of therapy programs, with repairs/adjustments to mobility aids and clerical duties as required.

Qualifications

• Strong verbal and written communication with diverse population.
• Experience in continuing care/gerontology preferred.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
• Must provide a Vulnerable Sector Check or be willing to obtain one.
• Advocating for the role of occupational therapy to improve residents' lives.

Responsibilities

• Assist with implementation of care plans, wheelchair adjustments and equipment inventory.
• Assist the therapist in providing training and education to residents.
• Contribute to assessment, planning, implementation and ongoing delivery of therapy programs.
• Perform repairs and adjustments on wheelchairs/walkers to meet goals.
• Provide clerical support to the department and handle related admin tasks.
• Participate in creating a safe environment promoting resident safety.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Empathy & compassion

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 implementation of care plans, 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.

The Occupational Therapy Aide provides approved and directed therapy interventions to residents, clerical support to department, housekeeping duties with regards to equipment, and other tasks as required. He /She also conducts general clerical and administrative duties as required and requested by the Supervising Therapist.

Within the scope of this position, the Occupational Therapy Aide takes on a key role to continually provide an environment promoting a culture of resident safety and freedom from harm and injury.

What You Will Need

• 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.
• A desire to help others with compassion and empathy.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written skills with Resident/families and staff required.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of an interdisciplinary team required.
• Must provide a complete and current (within six months) Vulnerable Sector Check (including a Criminal Background Check) or be willing to obtain one.

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