Occupational Therapist

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST (Part-time) - EXTENDICARE VIKING

Candidates are invited to apply for the Permanent Part-time (32 hours bi-weekly) position of Occupational Therapist for Extendicare Viking. You will be working in a 60 bed home in a beautiful rural setting in Viking AB. The successful candidate will be responsible for and have the following qualifications:

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Reporting to the Administrator, the Occupational Therapist consults with and advises the Team Leader(s) and Director of Care concerning program needs and plans for therapy programs.

Planning, implementing, evaluating and monitoring Occupational Therapy programs as determined.

Assessment, development and implementation of individual resident therapy treatment plans and interventions

MDS 2.0 assessments and Care Planning

Recommends, constructs and /or provides adaptive equipment for residents

Implements individual and /or group treatments for cognitive and/or perceptual dysfunctions according to time and resources available

Evaluation of treatment outcomes achieved

Active participation in operational improvement initiatives such as no restraint policy and falls prevention

Acts as a member of the Interdisciplinary Team

Provide Management Team and their care and service staff with clinical education and direction to resident care planning and delivery

Working with external resources to procure appropriate equipment to meet the resident needs identified.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Graduate of an approved school of Occupational Therapy, with a minimum of a Degree certification

Holds active registration with ACOT and CAOT or eligible for same

Experience working in long term care preferred.

Proficient in the use of computer applications.

Experience with MDS 2.0 desirable.

Familiarity with Point Click Care software an asset.

Customer-focused attitude, with demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective team relationships with staff and residents

Demonstrates the ability to teach, motivate and empower residents/staff

Time Type:

Extendicare and affiliated organizations including our partner homes in Extendicare Assist, accommodate the needs of job applicants throughout its recruitment and selection processes upon request.