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Occupational Therapist - Ajax (Community Care)

Occupational Therapist - Ajax (Community Care)

LifemarkAjax, ON, CA
4 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Community Advantage Rehabilitation (CAR) - A division of Lifemark Health Group presents an exciting opportunity for an  Occupational Therapist to join our growing team!

Location : Ajax , ON Status : 37.5 hr / week, flexible hours available

In this role you will :

  • Perform clinical evaluations, including admission assessments, ADL assessments, specialized seating and positioning assessments
  • Identification of appropriate equipment needs with initiation of recommendations
  • Consult with local vendors regarding equipment trials and complete applications / funding letters to Ministry of Health, insurance agencies and other

funding parties

  • Provide informal education on seating and positioning, independence with activities of daily living, wheelchairs and adaptive aides as well as providing

    • ongoing education to clients and family to improve function, independence and safety

  • Provide ongoing evaluation of restraint use, wound prevention, falls and injury prevention.
  • Record assessment and treatment interventions in the client's chart as per guidelines established by the College of Occupational Therapists

    • Qualifications :

  • Registration with the Provincial Association of Occupational Therapists
  • Experience in Long Term Care preferred

    • We go the extra kilometer by offering our employees :

  • Competitive salary and relocation assistance
  • Extensive benefits package for full time staff
  • Vacation / Stat Pay and 5 paid sick days
  • 30% Discount at Shoppers Drug Mart
  • Eligibility to join Loblaw Employee Share Ownership Program
  • Opportunities for growth and movement within the company
  • GoodLife Fitness discount

    • Mandatory requirement : Valid Vulnerable Sector screening check and Proof of Tuberculin (2-Step Mantoux Test) clearance (within 6 months)

    Inclusion

    We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people from all backgrounds can thrive. Improving inclusion and equity is a collective responsibility. Lifemark promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including but not limited to those self-identifying as a member of the employment equity groups : Indigenous peoples, Newcomers to Canada, Women, and Visible minorities.

    Accommodation

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