OT (occupational therapist)

Education

• Bachelor's degree
• Occupational therapy / therapist

Work setting

• Work in employer's / client's home
• Community occupational therapy

Tasks

• Analyse clients' capabilities and expectations related to life activities through observation, interviews and formal assessments
• Consult and advise on health promotion programs to prevent disabilities and to maximize independent function in all activities of life
• Evaluate treatment progress
• Maintain clinical and progress reports
• Complete reports

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Licensure by provincial or territorial authorities

Security and safety

• Basic security clearance
• Enhanced reliability security clearance
• Criminal record check
• Driver's validity licence check
• Eligible for professional liability insurance
• Vulnerable sector check

Transportation / travel information

• Valid driver's licence
• Own transportation
• Willing to travel

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Fast-paced environment

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Organized
• Reliability
• Values and ethics

Screening questions

• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
• Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?
• Do you have the necessary equipment for remote work (i.e. internet, home office, etc.)?
• What is the highest level of study you have completed?

Experience

• Experience an asset

Workplace information

• On the road job

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Other benefits

• Learning / training paid by employer
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)