We are currently looking for an Occupational Therapist for a Long Term Care home client in Hamilton, Ontario. The Occupational Therapist will work closely with residents to help improve their activities of daily living.
Schedule:
5 hours bi-weekly
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Job Duties:
- Conduct OT/ADP assessments for residents per College standards, develop individualized treatment plans, and document all progress notes in the facility’s health record system.
- Complete feeding assessments for residents.
- Complete assessments for falls prevention and Least Restraints, including reviews of bed rails.
- Work with the Physiotherapist and Nursing staff in regards to wound management (ex: positioning, lifting and transferring.
- Work with multi-disciplinary team to make recommendations with respect to other interventions or treatments (ex:
Restorative Care, Pain Management, Contingence Management), and ensure the interventions follow best practices.
Qualifications:
- Must be registered and in good standing with the College of Occupational Therapist of Ontario, and must have ADP Authorizer.
- Must have Professional License Insurance.
- Excellent interpersonal and listening skills while interacting with residents or their families.
- Solid written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience working in a Long Term Care home would be a definite asset.
- Current police check for the Vulnerable Sector is required.