Occupational Therpaist

Is responsible for the provision and management of cost effective Occupational care to individuals and/or families in the community. Care is provided within the framework of quality & risk management and the standards and scope of practice set by Carefor and the provincial regulatory body (COTO) for the Occupational Therapist. Is responsible for the assessment, treatment, consultation and counseling to clients and their families in the community by: assisting with the development, maintenance, restoration or improvement of: motor skills; perceptual skills; cognitive skills; communication skills; assisting clients to achieve their optimal level of functioning in the activities of daily living by prescribing and training on the use of mobility aids, adaptive devices and transfer aids; recommending alterations/renovations to the Client’s physical environment and assisting with obtaining access to Community Services and funding programs.

Qualifications Required:
**Education**:
Degrees/Certificates
- Certificate of Competence/License from the College of

Occupational Therapy of Ontario
- B.Sc OT
- Current certification in CPR
- ADP certification Preferred
- Current and valid driver’s license
- Access to vehicle that is insured for business use

**Experience**:
Years & type of experience
- 3 to 5 years Clinical practice experience preferred
- Experience in community health preferred

**Skills**:

- Observation
- Independent assessment
- Health teaching
- Communication
- Interpersonal relationship building

a) Ability to work collaboratively as a member of a

interdisciplinary team

b) Bilingual (English/French) preferred

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Clinical Practice

In all Carefor programs, the Occupational Therapist provides service consistent with the

standards established by Carefor and provincial regulatory agencies/bodies. The

standards of practice include: assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation.

a) Provides complete, relevant assessment of the client/family and their

environment utilizing pre-set procedures

b) Develops a care plan with the client and family based on the assessment

c) Incorporates discharge planning into the care plan

d) Implements strategies or interventions according to the established care plan

e) Understands and practices role in relation to Standards of Practice for

Occupational Therapists and Carefor policies and procedures

f) Describes, evaluates and documents client’s/family’s responses to care plan

utilizing established procedures

g) Utilizes appropriate interviewing and communication skills to obtain information

from the client/family

h) Describes and documents client care activity clearly, concisely, accurately and

appropriately, according to Carefor standards

i) Evaluates client’s/families responses to care plan for the achievement of

realistic client-centered outcomes and revises plan as required

j) Demonstrates evidence of negotiation with client/family during delivery of care

k) Demonstrates respect for client’s choices and decisions

l) Utilizes adult learning principals and established teaching materials to provide

health teaching to clients and families

m) Analyses and incorporates current research findings into clinical practice

n) Reports and discusses client's status on a regular basis with other members of

the health care team

2. Resource Management

a) Describes rationale for referrals, for increase/decrease in visits and for

discharge based on relevant, sound data and established guidelines

b) Provides cost-effective, organized, outcome directed care on an ongoing basis

c) Identifies and utilizes tools and resources for work and manages these

resources through regular maintenance of equipment etc.

d) Demonstrates effective time management, planning and organizing of days

work activities

e) Delegates care appropriately

f) Refers clients to appropriate levels and type of care and to other disciplines

utilizing established guidelines

g) Promotes client-directed care, self care and independence through teaching

3. Leadership

a) Works collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team and acts as a clinical

resource and mentor for other care providers, staff and students

b) Shares knowledge, enabling clients, family and community to make informed

choices in determining health and service needs

c) Promotes involvement of client/family in determining health and service needs

d) Influences policy review and development in health care and standards of

practice through involvement in Carefor, professional organizations and/or

community organizations

4. 4. Quality & Risk Management

a) Practices in accordance with the quality and risk management framework of

Carefor

b) Articulates knowledge of components of quality and risk management

c) Plans, implements, evaluates and adjusts care in accordance with customer

focused expectations

d) Seeks input from clients to assure that service meets expectations

e) Funct