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OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST (Full-Time / Part-Time) - Extendicare Leduc

Reporting to Director of Care the Occupational Therapist is responsible for the assessment of function and adaptive behaviour and the treatment and prevention of disorders which affect function or adaptive behaviour in order to develop maintain rehabilitate or augment function of adaptive behaviour in the areas of self-care productivity and leisure.

Key Responsibilities :

• Oversees and participates in the provision of quality occupational therapy in the delivery of Resident care.
• Utilizes the following processes :
• Assessment - Assesses Residents upon admission and an ongoing basis and assists in developing treatment care plans;
• Planning - Assists with identification of treatment plan and goals and communicates these to other members of the Occupational Therapy Department and the interdisciplinary care team;
• Implementation of Treatment Plan - Ensures that Residents are involved in identified therapeutic programs which meet specified goals. Provides relevant information for Resident Care Conferences and Therapy Rounds;
• Evaluation - Ensures on-going analysis of Residents progress towards identified goals;
• Documentation - Documents pertinent information as it relates to the delivery of Occupational Therapy services;
• Recognizes variations in the continuum of health by implementing Occupational Therapy interventions which promote maintain and restore health prevent disease and injury and provide Resident comfort.
• Utilizes established Occupational Therapy standards in the provision of safe competent and ethical care :
• Ensures that the practice of Occupational Therapy is conducted in accordance with the Code of Ethics as stipulated by the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists and all provincial regulatory bodies;
• Understands and complies with the legal requirements of licensure legislation scope of practice and policies and procedures of the company;
• Ensures development and implementation of the classification process and documentation according to standards set by the company the Regional Health Authority and Canadian Council on Health Services Accreditation;
• Questions policies and procedures inconsistent with resident outcomes current practices and safety standards;
• Provides safe and effective delivery of treatments and therapeutic interventions;
• Provides direct Resident care and a safe environment;
• Identifies safety hazards participates in problem resolution and reports same to the Director of Care;
• Protects the individuals beliefs and values and the right to confidentiality privacy and dignity;
• Promotes Residents participation choice and control in meeting health care needs;
• Identifies and communicates ethical issues to the interdisciplinary team and Director of Care.
• Demonstrates a positive professional attitude :
• Assumes primary responsibility for maintaining own competence in Occupational Therapy practice;
• Seeks opportunities for professional development and continuing education;
• Demonstrates an openness to new ideas and receptivity to change;
• Establishes and maintains effective collegial relationships;
• Monitors identifies and problem-solves routine issues. Reports to Manager of Occupational Therapy for further investigation and action;
• Reports workload issues to the Manager of Occupational Therapy in a timely fashion;
• Participates in the orientation and performance appraisal process of colleagues and other members of the interdisciplinary team;
• Utilizes responsible practices which contribute to cost-effective use of health care resources;
• Demonstrates respect for Residents families and colleagues;
• Acts as a role model and participates in the clinical development of staff and students assigned within the facility;
• Attains and maintains specialty qualifications as required.
• Participates in relevant research as required;
• Participates in the development implementation and monitoring of Infection Control and Occupational Health and Safety guidelines;
• Work in a position of trust with vulnerable adults (residents);
• Uphold and promote the organizations values and philosophy relating particularly to ethics morality and integrity as set out in Extendicares Code of Conduct; Complete other duties as assigned.

Qualifications :

What Extendicare has to offer :

At Extendicare we believe that working as a team creates an environment that allows us to reach our potential. We value each employee encourage equal opportunity for growth and recognize achievement. As a valued member of our team you can expect :

Extendicare is a leading provider of care and services for seniors across Canada operating under the Extendicare ParaMed Extendicare Assist and SGP Purchasing Network brands. We are committed to delivering quality care to meet the needs of a growing seniors population inspired by our mission to provide people with the care they need wherever they call home. We operate a network of long-term care homes (both owned and under management contracts) deliver over 11 million hours of home health care services annually and provide group purchasing services to third parties representing approximately 150000 beds across Canada. Extendicare proudly employs nearly 30000 qualified highly trained and dedicated team members who are passionate about providing high-quality care and services to help people live better.

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Time Type : Full time

At Extendicarewevespent more than 50 years dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for residents in our long-term care homes across Canada. When you join Extendicare you become part of a compassionate mission-driven team committed to creating a safe supportive and enriching environment for every resident we serve.

We provide competitive compensation that reflects the value of this role and the unique qualifications each candidate brings. Final salary offers are based on a variety of factors such as your skills experience education and alignment with the responsibilities of this position.

Base salary is one component of our broader total rewards package. We offer acomprehensive suite of benefitsdesigned to support your health financial well-being and long-term career growth. Your recruiter can provide more details about our total rewards offerings during the hiring process.

We mayuse artificial intelligence (AI) toolsto support certain stages of the recruitment process such as reviewing applications analyzing resumes or assessing candidate responses. These tools assist our recruitment team butdo notreplace human judgment every application is reviewed by a member of our team to ensure thoughtful and equitable consideration. Ifyou wouldlike more information about how your data is processed please contact us.

Extendicare is committed to fostering an accessible inclusive and equitable hiring process. We gladly accommodate the needs of applicants throughout all stages of recruitment and selection upon request.

Required Experience :

IC

Key Skills

Body Mechanics,Early Intervention,Acute Care,Communication skills,HIPAA,Autism Experience,Computer Literacy,Pediatrics Experience,Home Care,Heavy Lifting,Patient Service Experience,Medicare

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1