The Opportunity:
The Occupational Therapist assesses, plans, implements and evaluates occupational therapy directed towards residents’ restoration/maintenance of an optimal level of independence, prevention of further disability and achievement of purposeful engagement within their environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assesses and reassesses residents to identify their issues/challenges and to determine rehabilitation needs
- Establishes resident’s goals, develops and documents individual care and treatment plans
- Maintains on-going communication with other members of the multidisciplinary team in order to maintain a consistent care program for the residents
- Maintains residents’ statistics
- Develops reviews and updates policies and procedures for the Rehabilitation Department
- May be assigned to orient or supervise employees or volunteers
- Ensures that equipment and conditions within the department are conducive to a safe working environment of residents and staff
Qualifications:
- Graduate of an approved school of Occupational Therapy
- Must be eligible for membership in the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists and a registered member of the Alberta Association of Registered Occupational Therapists
- AADL Authorizer status is an asset
- Experience with MDS and/or RAI
- Occupational Therapy experience in long term care preferred
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Demonstrates a caring, empathetic attitude in a professional, mature manner
- Good organizational and time management skills
If you’re motivated by the privilege of serving our seniors with dignity, respect and compassion, come join us!
