Occupational Therapy Assistant

5 days ago

Parry Sound, Canada Belvedere Heights Full time

**SUMMARY**:
Under general supervision of the Restorative and BSO Manager performs a variety of activities related to the provision of behavioral support, restorative care and activation programs to those Residents living within Belvedere Heights Home for the Aged consistent with Belvedere’s Mission, Service Philosophy Policies and Procedures, and applicable Regulations and guidelines.

This position shall assist in the provision of behavioral support, restorative care and activation programs that concentrate primarily on supporting and encouraging all Residents to maintain independent, healthy and happy lifestyles. The guiding principal shall be that the programs will reflect the current and ever changing preferences of the resident population, promote choice, participation, and wellness in a positive proactive environment consistent with Belvedere’s Mission.

**EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS/QUALIFICATIONS**:
**EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE**:
Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be deemed qualifying. Mandatory and preferred qualifications are as follows:
1. Secondary School graduation diploma - mandatory; and

2. Successful completion of a Physiotherapy Assistant or Occupational Therapy Assistant, or Rehabilitation Assistant Diploma or equivalent;
3. Education or experience in seating and mobility and wheelchair maintenance-preferred; and

4. Experience working in a restorative, activation or recreation/leisure position-preferred; and

5. Education or experience of dementia care-preferred;
**Core Competencies**:
**Leadership**:

- Enjoys working with students and new learners
- Enjoys teaching and mentoring new staff
- Solution focused
- Positive Attitude
- Can work independently and in a team setting
- Ability to foster deep relationships and connections with team members, residents, family members
- Ability to coach and lead performance
- Ability to communicate well with Residents, Co-workers and supervisors in regards to the care of Resident

**Behavior Support Ontario Duties and Responsibilities**:
**Person and Family Centered Care**

Delivers person and family-centred care, supported by evidence-informed clinical best practices, which recognize both the uniqueness of each person (i.e., personhood) and an awareness of one’s own contribution to that relationship, including personal attitudes, values and actions.

**Knowledge**

Within respective scope of practice, demonstrates knowledge of dementia, complex mental health, substance use disorders and neurological conditions and their impact on the person, their family members and other care partners (e.g., health care professionals, front-line staff ).

**Assessment, care planning and capacity building**

Within respective scope of practice, conducts and/or contributes to a thorough assessment and recommends, implements and evaluates therapeutic interventions and approaches with respect to the expressed behaviors

**Restorative Care Approaches**:
Assists in the planning, implementation and coordination of a variety of therapeutic, wellness and rehabilitative programs that will meet the needs and abilities of the Residents.

Pay: $23.61-$24.29 per hour

Additional pay:

- Overtime pay

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Relocation assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision care
- Wellness program

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person

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