Become a member of the GEM family! We offer an inclusive and welcoming work environment with competitive benefits, a generous vacation plan and plenty of learning opportunities. At GEM we strive to provide the best care, service, and quality of life for our residents in a safe, dignified, home-like environment. From housekeeping to administering medication, our staff is both the foundation and the face of our business.

Location: Yarmouth, NS.

Title: Occupational Therapist (Contract Position)

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Formulate treatment plans for residents based on identified problems and goals
Communicate treatment plans and provide the necessary instruction to staff
Modify and revise treatment plans as required
Chart and maintain progress notes
Assist nursing and medical personnel, family and outside resources to meet resident’s needs.
Recommend equipment that is required for therapeutic purposes to maximize resident comfort, independence and safety
Provide functional feeding assessments
Order and maintain therapeutic equipment by monitoring inventory and in-servicing recent equipment as needed




Maintain confidentiality concerning residents, staff and organizational information and data
Follow up on prescriptions from external occupational therapists when new residents are admitted
Communicate with Red Cross re: ordering prescribed equipment and delivery and retrieval of equipment from Red Cross storage.

Qualifications:
Explicit criminal record and vulnerable sectors check
Bachelor’s degree or diploma in occupational therapy
Current licensing with the N.S. College of Occupational Therapists
Solid communication skills, both written and verbal in English
Experience working with seniors is an asset
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Pay: $45.82 per hour

Benefits:
On-site parking

Ability to commute/relocate:
Yarmouth, NS: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Experience:
occupational therapy: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:
Nova Scotia Occupational Therapy Regulator (NSOTR) Licence (required)

Work Location: In person

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