Occupational Therapist - Permanent - Part - Days
Shoreham VillageChester, NS30+ days ago
Salary
CAD33.31–CAD42.06 hourlyJob type
- Full-time
Job descriptionConsults with residents and provides assessments in an occupational therapy context (seating, mobility, swallowing, fall prevention, and mental health) Completes administrative duties (e.g. tracking statistics and referrals, communicating with internal and external stakeholders) Designs Occupational Therapy treatment programs for OTA to implement / carry out and monitor resident progress in these programs Collaborates with the nursing team to plan interventions for residents Instructs and educates internal stakeholders Mentors student Occupational Therapists and student Occupational Therapy Assistants Completes written funding requests for resident-specific equipment Plans, organizes and conducts OT programs to help residents Develops and maintains communication links with multiple internal and external clients Participates in resident care responsibilities to promote independence in daily living skills, communication, mobility, and socialization Tests and evaluates residents’ physical and mental abilities and analyzes medical data to determine realistic rehabilitation goals Evaluate residents and prepares reports detailing progress Completes and maintains necessary records (e.g. work statistics, referrals) Trains caregivers on how to provide for the needs of a resident during and after therapy Recommend changes in residents’ work or living environments consistent with their needs and capabilities Conducts assessments of individual resident’s functionality within their environments Conducts assessments of equipment, architecture, and other barriers in individuals' home settings and makes recommendations as necessary Works with residents to set goals, plan, and implement interventions, and evaluate results Writes and submits funding requests Conducts inventory of wheelchair equipment, obtains estimates, and requests funding for wheelchair repairs for residents Performs other related duties as required
Join our Shoreham Team!
Department : Resident Care – Shoreham Village
Responsible To : Care Support Manager and Nursing Services Manager
Qualifications :
- Bachelors / Masters of Science in Occupational Therapy
- Registered with Nova Scotia Society of Occupational Therapists
- Current registration with the College of Occupational Therapists of Nova Scotia
- One to six months of relevant work experience
- Long term care experience is considered an asset
- Experience with wheelchair / special equipment is considered an asset
- Membership in the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists or have established eligibility
- Knowledge of the following : Medical Terminology, Falls Prevention Methods / Risk Management Procedures, Environmental Hazard Awareness, Proper Body Mechanics, Therapy and Counselling, Principles of geriatric restorative care, Customer and Personal Service, Specialized wheelchair seating
- Must have excellent Communication, interpersonal, problem solving and time management and judgment, and decision-making skills
M ajor Responsibilities :
Tasks :
Salary : As per Shoreham’s scale
Hours of Work : Part Time - Days
Effective : Immediately