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- 8 hour shift
- Master's degree
- Travel
- Nursing
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
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Occupational Therapist

Shannex
Truro, NS

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Job details

Full-time

Benefits

RRSP match
Dental care
Employee assistance program

Skills

Nursing home experience
Master's degree
Occupational Therapy
Nursing

Full job description

If you take pride in being compassionate, honest, professional and safe, consider an exciting and rewarding career at Shannex. Our communities offer more than a place to work – they welcome and celebrate Great People who inspire meaningful connections while Leading the Way to Better Living™.

We are searching for an Occupational Therapist to join our Allied Health Services team based in Truro, Nova Scotia.

Meaningful Benefits

You will be surrounded by supportive and talented team members who make our communities great places to live, work and visit. As an established and respected organization in the healthcare sector, Shannex offers opportunities for growth, development and advancement. And at the end of every day, you will know you’ve made a measured difference in the lives of our residents. Additional benefits include:

Approximate annual salary (determined by professional experience): $70,641.27- $91,433.27
If you have twenty-five (25) or more years of experience, please inquire about our 25 year rate
Comprehensive health and dental benefits plan including an Employee and Family Assistance Program
Access to virtual healthcare 24/7 for FREE through the group health benefit plan
RRSP program (with employer matching)
Vacation accrual (begins immediately) and travel insurance
Free onsite parking
Direct working relationship with the management team (positions are not part of a negotiated labor agreement)
A standard Monday to Friday 8-hour schedule (inclusive of paid breaks).
Access to thousands of vendors offering perks and discounts through our WorkPerks program
Supporting ongoing professional development and access to continuing education
Paid annual registration with provincial licensing body
Opportunities to be part of sector innovation and continuous improvement initiatives
Recognition and Rewards for service excellence and safety
This healthcare role may qualify for the Government of Canada’s Canada Student Loan Forgiveness Program for professionals working in eligible occupations and eligible rural or remote communities. Please visit the National Student Loans Service Centre (NSLSC) for details.

About the Opportunity

Administers and interprets standardized and non-standardized tests and evaluations to assess resident with occupational therapy related concerns such as level of independence in activities of daily living, seating and mobility, swallowing and meal texture, pressure reduction and skin integrity, splinting
Develops individualized treatment plans based on clinical records, observation, and referral; confers with interdisciplinary staff in regard to an overall treatment plan for residents
Evaluates the progress of residents in relation to occupational therapy treatment provided through use of tests and observation; confers with nursing staff and physicians in regard to effectiveness of treatment
Prepares progress reports, funding requests, and statistical reports relating to occupational therapy treatment program and resident needs and maintains treatment records as required
Participates as a member of the interdisciplinary team; gives evaluation and progress reports on residents. Designs and produces adaptive equipment, utensils, splints or other orthotic devices as needed for use by residents; instructs resident and staff in the use of the equipment
Coordinates management of facility equipment; contacts suppliers for service and maintenance of wheelchairs, geri chairs and power wheelchairs
Provides staff training on ergonomics, seating assessment, skin integrity, equipment and other related topics as required

About You

In addition to placing high value on continuous improvement, collaboration and accountability, you bring:

A Bachelors or Master of Science in Occupational Therapy, current registration with the Nova Scotia College of Occupational Therapists
Knowledge of the principles and practices of occupational therapy, anatomy, physiology, and kinesiology as related to the practice of occupational therapy, the use of adaptive equipment, wheelchairs, positioning chairs, utensils and splints and knowledge of the potential hazards associated with equipment, tools, and materials used in occupational therapy.
Previous experience in working in nursing homes or health care environment an asset.
Willingness to travel within the region, travel costs compensated per kilometer
A passion for the healthcare sector and/or ensuring seniors have access to quality accommodations, services, and care.

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