Registered Occupational Therapist

Arvan Rehab Group Inc.; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 55,104 - 82,656; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Ontario is seeking an Occupational Therapist for a Long Term Care home in Hamilton. The role involves conducting assessments, developing treatment plans, and collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team to enhance residents' daily living activities. Candidates must be registered with the College of Occupational Therapists, possess ADP authorization, and have excellent communication skills. Experience in a Long Term Care setting is preferred. This position offers a flexible part-time schedule of 5 hours bi-weekly.

Qualifications

• Must be registered and in good standing with the College of Occupational Therapist of Ontario.
• Must have ADP Authorizer.
• Must have Professional License Insurance.
• Experience in Long Term Care home is an asset.
• Current police check for the Vulnerable Sector is required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct OT/ADP assessments and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Document all progress notes in the health record system.
• Complete feeding assessments and assessments for falls prevention.
• Work with the Physiotherapist and Nursing staff on wound management.
• Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team on interventions.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Listening skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Education

Registered with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario

ADP Authorizer

Professional License Insurance

Job description

We are currently looking for an Occupational Therapist for a Long Term Care home client in Hamilton, Ontario. The Occupational Therapist will work closely with residents to help improve their activities of daily living.

Schedule

• 5 hours bi-weekly

Job Duties

• Conduct OT/ADP assessments for residents per College standards, develop individualized treatment plans, and document all progress notes in the facility’s health record system.
• Complete feeding assessments for residents.
• Complete assessments for falls prevention and Least Restraints, including reviews of bed rails.
• Work with the Physiotherapist and Nursing staff in regards to wound management (ex: positioning, lifting and transferring.
• Work with multi-disciplinary team to make recommendations with respect to other interventions or treatments (ex: Restorative Care, Pain Management, Contingence Management), and ensure the interventions follow best practices.

Qualifications

• Must be registered and in good standing with the College of Occupational Therapist of Ontario, and must have ADP Authorizer.
• Must have Professional License Insurance.
• Excellent interpersonal and listening skills while interacting with residents or their families.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience working in a Long Term Care home would be a definite asset.
• Current police check for the Vulnerable Sector is required.