Occupational Therapist Health Administration · Eskasoni Health Centre The Occupational Therapist provides professional occupational therapy involving the assessment of motor function, neurodevelopment, perceptual, and/or personal-social development and treatment of clients using a population health approach in an interdisciplinary team of health providers in a First Nation community. The primary goal is supporting the Eskasoni First Nation community in meeting their health care needs that include Eskasoni Health, Eskasoni School and Kiknu Long Term Care facility. As a member of an interdisciplinary team, the occupational therapist will provide direct care to scheduled and unscheduled patients across the lifespan with a variety of health conditions and socioeconomic factors.

The physiotherapist evaluates patient outcomes, provides consultation to, and consults with other team members. This position reports to the Health Services Lead of the Eskasoni Health Centre Provide outpatient service at Eskasoni Health that include Mental Health and Home and Community Care clients Provide direct service to clients that reside at Eskasoni Kiknu Long Term Care Facility Administers and interprets standardized and non-standardized tests and evaluations to assess clients with occupational therapy related concerns such as level of independence in activities of daily living, seating, and mobility, swallowing and meal texture, pressure reduction and skin integrity, splinting. Develops individualized treatment plans based on clinical records, observation, and referral; Evaluates the progress of clients in relation to occupational therapy treatment provided through use of tests and observation; confers with nursing staff and physicians regarding effectiveness of treatment.

Prepares progress reports, funding requests,



and statistical reports relating to occupational therapy treatment programs and client needs and maintains treatment records as required. Coordinates management of facility equipment; Provides staff training on ergonomics, seating assessment, skin integrity, equipment and other related topics as required. Ensures client safety by following and applying all standard operational procedures, safe work practices and training provided.

NOTE: This is a brand-current position at the Eskasoni Health Centre. The first few months of the job will be focused on building a successful occupational therapy clinic. related and allied duties may be assigned from time to time as may become necessary to the operation of Eskasoni Health Programs and Services. Knowledge of the principles and practices of occupational therapy.

Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and kinesiology as related to the practice of occupational therapy. Knowledge of the potential hazards associated with equipment, tools, and materials used in occupational therapy. Knowledge of the theory and practice of administering, scoring, and interpreting a variety of standardized and non-standardized tests relating to assessment of occupational therapy needs.

Ability to observe and make written reports on resident behavior, performance, or response. Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy. Current registration with the provincial Association of Occupational Therapists.

Comprehensive knowledge in caring for clients across the health continuum and throughout the client’s lifespan. Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of First Nation/Indigenous cultural practices and healing approaches.

Completed

Criminal and Vulnerable Sector Records Check. Full time (37.5 hours per week) A comprehensive benefit package including extended health, life, and disability insurance as well as a generous pension plan provided.

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