Location: Grandview Manor, Berwick, Nova Scotia
Department: Therapeutic Mobility Services
Status: Permanent, Full Time
Union Status: Unionized
Reports to: Director of Care

Wage: $31.69 - $40.01 hourly, depending on experience

Make a Difference in Everyday Living
At Grandview Manor, we're dedicated to enhancing the health, safety, and independence of our residents. We are currently seeking a compassionate and skilled Occupational Therapist to join our interdisciplinary care team.

As the Occupational Therapist, you'll provide services to residents referred by our nursing team, focusing on promoting mobility, preventing falls, managing pressure injuries, and optimizing quality of life through personalized support and adaptive equipment.

Key Responsibilities:
Perform seating and mobility assessments and prescribe appropriate equipment
Coordinate funding requests through insurance or Red Cross programs
Maintain wheelchair and specialty mattress functionality in collaboration with maintenance
Participate in pressure injury prevention via weekly wound care rounds
Recommend falls prevention strategies and equipment
Assess and provide hand splints, palm protectors, and other assistive devices
Provide staff education on seating, positioning, and pressure care




Liaise with Red Cross and local vendors for trial equipment, funding, and service coordination
Manage and oversee Red Cross Special Needs program equipment lifecycle
Supervise and educate the Therapeutic Mobility Assistant on OT-related duties
Maintain transparent documentation and contribute to team communication
Participate in ongoing education to ensure delivery of best-practice care

What You Bring:
Education: BSc. or MSc. in Occupational Therapy from a CAOT/COTNS-accredited institution
Registration: Licensed and in positive standing with the Nova Scotia College of Occupational Therapists (COTNS) and CAOT
Insurance: Must carry liability insurance to practice

Skills:
Solid clinical reasoning and assessment abilities
Excellent communication and documentation skills
Commitment to interdisciplinary teamwork
Ability to educate and support staff in best practices

Why Join Grandview Manor?

You'll be part of a warm, cooperative team in a community-focused care home. Your expertise will have a meaningful impact on the lives of residents every day.

Apply Now
Ready to empower residents through mobility and independence? We'd love to hear from you.

📌 Occupational Therapist Berwick (Canada)
🏢 Grand View Manor
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