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Park Place Seniors Living —Nelson, BC
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Knowledge of community resources is an asset. Experience working in acute care, rehabilitation, or community-based rehabilitation is preferred.
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Occupational Therapist

Park Place Seniors Living
Nelson, BC

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Reporting to the Site Leader, the Occupational Therapist is responsible for implementing individual goal-based programs to assist Residents to regain and/or maintain an optimal level of independence, prevent
deformity and/or decrease pain within the limits of the Resident’s mental and/or physical ability. Will assist
Residents in accessing mobility and/or health-related equipment to reduce pain and maintain and/or
increase mobility. Works collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team to support the Park Place Fine
Homes Care Model and Residents’ choice while following Park Place policies and procedures and
relevant provincial standards of practice. The Occupational Therapist will ensure a commitment to
Resident safety and to our “culture of safety” as per Park Place Strategic Directions.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
Graduate of an approved school of occupational therapy. Two (2) years recent related experience,
preferably as an occupational therapist working with the elderly.
Current practicing registration with the applicable provincial registering body.

TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Completes and documents initial occupational therapy assessments (including Falls Assessment
and transfer assessments) on all Residents admitted to a Park Place Home as soon as possible
and routinely, including development and implementation of Resident treatment care plans based
on assessment findings and Resident need.
2. Develops, coordinates and implements individual care plans including recommending,
constructing and/or providing adaptive equipment, splints, aides and/or restorative programs.
3. Ongoing evaluation of treatment programs and progress of Residents, revising care plans when
necessary.
4. Collaborates with the physiotherapist in the development and coordination of programs, where
appropriate.
5. Attends Resident interdisciplinary care conferences and leadership meetings as applicable.
6. Establishes and maintains therapeutic relationships with Residents and families, employees,
volunteers, and others through effective interpersonal and interviewing techniques.
7. Maintains equipment and ensures safety of the working environment for employees and
Residents
8. Ensures all documentation of assessments, records of observation, care provision and Resident
responses are according to professional standards and PPSL policies and procedures.

9. Focuses on safety through exhibited:
a. Accident prevention and reporting unsafe work conditions,
b. Knowledge of emergency procedures and regulations,
c. Using skills, supplies and equipment safely and appropriately,
d. Utilizing infection control procedures,
10. Committing to Resident safety and to our “culture of safety” as per the Park Place Strategic
Directions and Home goals.
11. Presents in-services (e.g. Mobility) and/or attends in-service and other educational programs as
required to maintain current clinical competence and knowledge.
12. Performs other related duties as assigned

Mountain Lake Seniors Community is a Long-Term Care Home in beautiful Nelson BC. We have 7.5 hours per week to add a warm and caring OT to our interdisciplinary team.
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