Occupational Therapist

4 weeks ago


Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Extendicare Canada Inc. Full time

Job Description

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST - Extendicare Holyrood

Extendicare is a leading provider of care and services for seniors throughout Canada. Through our network of over 115 senior care and living centres as well as our home health care operations, we are committed to delivering care throughout the health care continuum to meet the needs of a growing seniors' population in Canada. Our qualified and highly trained workforce of 23,700 team members is united by a dedication to quality care and by our vision of being the best provider of senior care and services in Canada.

Candidates are invited to apply for a part-time position as an Occupational Therapist for Extendicare's Continuing Care facility located in Edmonton, Alberta. This facility is home to 74 residents. The successful candidate will be responsible for and have the following qualifications:

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Reporting to the Administrator consults with and advises the nursing team and Director of Care concerning program needs and plans for therapy programs.

Is responsible for:

  • Planning, implementing, evaluating, and monitoring rehabilitation programs as determined by resident need

  • Assessment, development and implementation of individual resident therapy treatment plans and interventions, MDS 2.0 assessments as required

  • Evaluation of treatment outcomes achieved

    • Active participation in operational improvement initiatives such as no restraint policy and falls prevention

    • Acts as a member of the Interdisciplinary Team

    • Providing nursing staff with clinical education and direction to resident care planning and delivery

    • Working with external resources to procure appropriate equipment to meet the resident needs identified.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Graduate of an approved school of Occupational Therapy, with a minimum of a degree certification

  • Holds active registration with ACOT or eligible for same

  • Experience working in long term care preferred.

  • Proficiency with computer applications Microsoft Office and internet. Experience with MDS 2.0 desirable, familiarity with software Point Click Care an asset

  • Customer-focused attitude, with demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective team relationships with staff and residents

    • Demonstrates the ability to teach, motivate and empower residents/staff

Time Type:

Part time

When you choose to build your career with Extendicare, you're joining a team dedicated to making a difference. By focusing our energy on enriching the lives of our residents every day, we transform both the quality of their lives and the quality of our own work experiences.

If you have a passion for caring, turn it into a rewarding career with Extendicare

Extendicare and affiliated organizations including our partner homes in Extendicare Assist, accommodate the needs of job applicants throughout its recruitment and selection processes upon request.



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