Occupational Therapist

JOB TITLE

Occupational Therapist

REPORTS TO

Site Leader

JOB SUMMARY

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.

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.

HEALTH AND SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible to read, understand and comply with Park Place’s and provincially-mandatedOccupational Health and Safety policies and safe work practices.
• Involved in all aspects of the Health and Safety Program including: -
  • Practicessafe work procedures,
  • Promotes health and safety policy and awareness,
  • Makes safety suggestions.
  • Reads OHS minutes posted.
  • Responsible to take every reasonable precaution to protect the safety of Residents, self,other workers and the general public.
  • Reports any near miss, injury, and accident or equipment damage to supervisorimmediately and completes required reports.
  • Corrects and/or reports unsafe conditions.
  • Sets a good example.

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.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Communicates fluently in English both verbally and in writing.
• Teamwork and Collaboration: Demonstrates ability to work together with others towardshar