Are you looking for an exciting career where you are valued and rewarded for your work, all while making a meaningful difference in people’s lives? Well, it’s a good thing you’re seeing this job posting!
Canadian Shield Health Care Services is in search of outgoing, kind and ambitious Occupational Therapist to provide clients in our service areas, with a superior level of care. Applicants will have the opportunity to gain work experience in a community and clinic setting. You will have the opportunity for professional growth, work with an interdisciplinary team, and potential for advancement. Canadian Shield Health Care Services provides safe, sincere and compassionate health care services by valuing our employees, operating with transparency with our values of dignity, empowerment and strength.
Job Types: Casual
Pay: $43 to $57
Available Benefits:
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Vision care
- Pension Plan
Work Location: Full Virtual is available
Qualifications:
- Clinical Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy
- Current registration with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario
- (ADP) Asst Device Program Authorizer certification and experience in geriatric rehab would be considered
Requirements:
Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle
Candidates who have been offered a position are required to provide:
- A clear criminal background check with vulnerable sector screening,
- TB testing
- Two supervisory references
Benefits of Applying:
- Career Opportunities: We offer flexible career options to suit your lifestyle, whether you're looking for full-time stability or part-time flexibility
- Competitive Industry Wages: Earn top wages for the critical work you do, reflecting your skills and dedication
- Comprehensive Benefits and Pension Packages: Enjoy company-sponsored health and dental benefits and pension for you and your family, ensuring your well-being
- Travel Compensation: Get competitive compensation for your travel, recognizing the importance of your time and effort
- Efficient Work Schedules: Experience work schedules designed to maximize care time and minimize travel, enhancing your work-life balance
- Career Growth Opportunities: Take advantage of numerous opportunities for professional development and career advancement within our organization
- Supportive Management: Enjoy easy access to managers and schedulers who are committed to listening and supporting the important work you do.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Newcomers to the North may be eligible for the Northern Health Programs Rehabilitation Professionals Incentive Grant of up to $5,000 per year for up to three years. Please see program details to determine eligibility.
Working at Canadian Shield Health Care Services is a great career choice! It offers an outpatient rehabilitation environment where we focus on holistic wellness, re-activation and helping patients achieve maximum recovery and independence. Enjoy the wonderful advantage of really getting to know our patients during their recovery journey with us. Consider our rehab environment as a unique opportunity to make a genuine difference in the lives of others.
The Occupational Therapist at Canadian Shield Health Care Services participates in:
- Establishing meaningful patient-centered goals
- Assessing patients’ cognitive, psychosocial, and physical abilities
- Assessing and adapting environments and activities to maximize function
- Recommending and implementing treatments to work toward the patient’s goals
- Discharge & transition planning to facilitate maintaining a patient’s best quality of life after leaving the facility.
Additional responsibilities may include:
- Supervision of support staff.
- Participating in maintaining a safe and nurturing care environment
- Contributing to a culture of continuous learning and improvement through participating in communities of practice, ongoing education, clinical & operational improvement opportunities and supporting the knowledge and skill development of other staff and formal learners.
The primary goal of our Occupational Therapists is to ensure our patients are receiving high quality, patient-centered care that aligns with our values of Strength, Dignity and Empowerment. The Occupational Therapist works within an interprofessional team to provide therapy services to patients in medically complex and slow-paced rehabilitation programs for adult and geriatric populations.
Job Type: Casual
Pay: $43.00-$57.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Mileage reimbursement
- Vision care
- Wellness program
Application question(s):
- Do you have experience in Geriatric Rehab?
Education:
- Master's Degree (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Registration with the College of OTs of ON (required)
- Certification in Asst Device Program Authorizer (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Toronto, ON (Toronto District)
