Mission Statement

Understand the aspirations of seniors and respond with innovative supports.

Vision Statement

Building inclusive communities where all seniors are connected to living their best possible life.

Why Work With Us

At Senior Persons Living Connected (SPLC), your work makes a real difference in our communities. Our mission is to understand the aspirations of seniors and respond with innovative support so seniors can live their best possible life.

We offer a supportive and inclusive workplace that values collaboration, professional growth, and work-life balance. By joining SPLC, you’ll work alongside passionate professionals, contribute to meaningful programs and services, and be part of an organization committed to positive social impact.

What To Expect When You Join SPLC

- Competitive Compensation and Advantages
- Rewarding career that supports meaningful work in our communities
- Training and Professional Development opportunities
- Healthy and safe working environment

Position

GAIN Community Team Occupational Therapist

Position Type

Full-time Permanent (On-site)

Hours of work

35 hours per week

Compensation

$40 Hourly

Date posted

May 20, 2025

Reports to

Director of Care Services

Date Posted: January 15, 2026

Position Summary

This is a vacant position.

The Occupational Therapist in the Geriatric Assessment Intervention Network (GAIN) Community Team is responsible for providing assessment utilizing various standardized tools with clinical judgment and developing interventions for older adults and seniors affected by emotional, psychological and physical impact of aging.

Responsibilities

- Participate as geriatric assessor in inter-professional Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment (CGA)
- Completes clinical triage for new referrals
- Data gathering and recording within all domains of Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment (CGA)




- Provides Clinical Care and Consultation Services to improve and/or maintain activities of daily living for frail older adults and seniors.
- Analyzes frail older adults and seniors’ capabilities and expectations related to life activities through observation, interviews and formal assessments
- In collaboration with the GAIN inter-professional team, establish care plans for patients

Qualifications

- University Degree in Occupational Therapy
- Registered and in good standing with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario
- Registration with CAOT (Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists) or OSOT (Ontario Society of Occupational Therapists) an asset
- Current CPR and First Aid Certification
- Two to three (2-3) years’ working experience in the field
- Demonstrated extensive knowledge and skill working with individuals with various types of dementia, delirium, mental health, addictions, responsive behaviours, other neurological conditions, and those who experience an acute behavioural change
- Experience and knowledge of working therapeutically with geriatric populations an asset
- Demonstrated sound knowledge of cognitive and mobility assessment tools
- Certification in Gentle Persuasive Approaches, PIECES or Montessori preferred
- Skilled at crisis intervention and assessment preferred
- Proficiency in other languages desired (Armenian, Greek, Mandarin, Tamil, Hindi, Urdu etc.)
- Vulnerable Sector Check required
- A valid driver’s license and a car is required for home visits

Senior Persons Living Connected is an inclusive and diverse work environment. We encourage applications from all persons, including persons with disabilities. Accommodation will be provided upon request to our team at

SPLC is committed to fair and transparent hiring practices. Hiring decisions are based on job-related qualifications, skills, and experience. Artificial intelligence tools are not used to screen, assess, or select applicants for this position.

Department: GAIN Community Team

This is a full time position

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📌 GAIN Community Team Occupational Therapist (Full-Time) (Toronto)
🏢 Senior Persons Living Connected
📍 Toronto