As an integral member of our interdisciplinary care team, the Occupational Therapist will play a key role in supporting residents' functional abilities, safety, and overall quality of life. The incumbent will:Perform comprehensive assessments and develop, implement and evaluate individualized treatment plans for residentsDocument all treatment and intervention plans in Point Click Care (PCC) and Point of Care (POC) using interRAI LTCFAssess, recommend and provide adaptive equipment as required (e.G., wheelchairs, seating, orthotics/splinting and assistive devices)Assess residents requiring mobility aids for seating/positioning and complete Assistive Devices Program (ADP) applicationsAssess and provide therapeutic surfaces and pressure relieving devices to support wound management and preventionUtilize ActivityPro as a documentation tool to track OT programming and evaluate Therapeutic Dining ProgramsProvide staff training and education related to lift and transfer techniques, secure resident handling, therapeutic surfaces, seating for wound management, least restraint practices, orientation, and moreComplete Cognitive Competency Tests to assess residents' cognitive abilities and their potential for participation in daily functional activitiesMaintain current information and databases related to mobility aids and vendorsDevelop, evaluate and facilitate small group programs (e.G. cognitive groups, fine motor groups, etc.), ensuring program descriptions are developed and kept up to dateUse a variety of therapeutic modalities to promote independence in daily activities such as eating,



dressing and mobilityLiaise with family members to support understanding of residents' ongoing therapy needsThe successful applicant will have:A degree in Occupational Therapy, along with registration in good standing with the College of Occupational Therapists of OntarioADP (Assistive Devices Program) Authorizer status from the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care; those who are eligible to apply for ADP Authorizer status may also be considered and would be required to obtain it in advance of their start date as a condition of employmentA couple of years of experience as an Occupational Therapist, preferably in a long term care or geriatric settingSolid knowledge of occupational therapy assessment techniques, therapeutic modalities, and clinical applicationsExcellent customer service, communication and interpersonal skills, with a resident-centred approachThe ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively within an interdisciplinary resident care teamProficiency in MS Office applications and experience working with an electronic Health Care Record (eHCR)A demonstrated ability to provide high quality, equitable and accessible service, with a willingness to adapt programs to meet diverse needsStrong organizational skills, including the ability to work independently, manage time effectively, set priorities and consistently complete work with accuracyMembership in the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists and/or the Ontario Society of Occupational Therapists (O.S.O.T.) would be considered assetsThis position is with Salary Grade 9 and will be paid at the following hourly rates:Start: $55.63Six Month: $58.72Job: $61.81

📌 Occupational Therapist (Ottawa)
🏢 Ontario Society of Occupational Therapists
📍 Ottawa