Occupational Therapist (OT) - Full Time (FT) - Red River Place - Signing Bonus Available

Occupational Therapist (OT) - Full Time (FT) - Red River Place - Signing Bonus Available

03 Oct
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111000 Extendicare (Canada
|
Selkirk

03 Oct

111000 Extendicare (Canada

Selkirk

Signing bonus available* This position is for our Extendicare Red River Place Home, located in Selkirk MB. Reporting to Director of Care, the Occupational Therapist is responsible for the assessment of function and adaptive behaviour and the treatment and prevention of disorders which affect function or adaptive behaviour in order to develop, maintain, rehabilitate, or augment function of adaptive behaviour in the areas of self-care, productivity and leisure. Oversees and participates in the provision of quality occupational therapy in the delivery of Resident care.

Assessment - Assesses Residents upon admission and an ongoing basis and assists in developing treatment care plans; Planning - Assists with identification of treatment plan and goals and communicates these to other members of the Occupational Therapy Department and the interdisciplinary care team; Implementation of Treatment Plan - Ensures that Residents are involved in identified therapeutic programs, which meet specified goals. Provides relevant information for Resident Care Conferences and Therapy Rounds; Evaluation - Ensures on-going analysis of Resident's progress towards identified goals; Documentation - Documents pertinent information as it relates to the delivery of Occupational Therapy services; Recognizes variations in the continuum of health by implementing Occupational Therapy interventions, which promote, maintain and restore health, prevent disease and injury and provide Resident comfort. Utilizes established Occupational Therapy standards in the provision of secure, competent and ethical care: Ensures that the practice of Occupational Therapy is conducted in accordance with the Code of Ethics as stipulated by the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists, and all provincial regulatory bodies; Understands and complies with the legal requirements of licensure, legislation, scope of practice, and policies and procedures of the company; Ensures development and implementation of the classification process and documentation according to standards set by the company, the Regional Health Authority and Canadian Council on Health Services Accreditation; Questions policies and procedures inconsistent with resident outcomes,



current practices and safety standards; Provides direct Resident care and a safe environment; Identifies safety hazards, participates in problem resolution and reports same to the Director of Care; Promotes Resident's participation, choice and control in meeting health care needs; Identifies and communicates ethical issues to the interdisciplinary team and Director of Care.

Assumes primary responsibility for maintaining own competence in Occupational Therapy practice; Reports to Manager of Occupational Therapy for further investigation and action; Reports workload issues to the Manager of Occupational Therapy in a timely fashion; Participates in the orientation and performance appraisal process of colleagues and other members of the interdisciplinary team; Utilizes responsible practices which contribute to cost-effective use of health care resources; Demonstrates respect for Residents, families and colleagues; Acts as a role model and participates in the clinical development of staff and students assigned within the facility; Participates in the development, implementation and monitoring of Infection Control and Occupational Health and Safety guidelines; Work in a position of trust with vulnerable adults (residents); An Occupational Therapist in good standing with the applicable provincial regulatory board and the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists; Baccalaureate degree in Occupational Therapy required; Knowledge of computer applications preferred; Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written skills with Resident/families and staff required; Continuous mentorship, support for life‑long learning and growth opportunities A rewarding and meaningful work experience where you can enrich your life and the lives of others through your work Employee Family Assistance Program Extendicare is a leading provider of care and services for seniors across Canada, operating under the Extendicare, ParaMed, Extendicare Assist,



and SGP Purchasing Network brands. We are committed to delivering quality care to meet the needs of a growing seniors’ population, inspired by our mission to provide people with the care they need, wherever they call home. We operate a network of long-term care homes (both owned and under management contracts), deliver over 11 million hours of home health care services annually, and provide group purchasing services to third parties representing approximately 150,000 beds across Canada.

Extendicare proudly employs nearly 30,000 qualified, highly trained and dedicated team members who are passionate about providing high‑quality care and services to help people live better.

Our Mission To provide people with the care they need, wherever they call home. Everyone in Canada has access to the care and support they need to live their best lives. We care for each person as we would our own family.

We operate a network of 99 long-term care homes (59 owned, 40 under management contracts), deliver approximately 14.0 million hours of home health care services annually, and provide group purchasing services to third parties representing approximately 153,600 beds across Canada. Extendicare proudly employs approximately 23,000 individuals and manages an additional 5,000 joint venture employees, all of whom are highly qualified, trained and dedicated team members and passionate about providing high‑quality care and services to help people live better. We welcome all applicants, including those from equity‑deserving groups, including Indigenous peoples, women, people with disabilities, and visible minorities.

We will gladly accommodate the needs of applicants throughout all stages of the recruitment process upon request and in accordance with applicable legislation. If you require support during any stage of the process, email us at [email protected] Acknowledgement We acknowledge that the care we provide across Canada occurs on lands that have been cared for by many Indigenous peoples for generations. Full time At Extendicare, we’ve spent more than 50 years dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for residents in our long‑term care homes across Canada. #

📌 Occupational Therapist (OT) - Full Time (FT) - Red River Place - Signing Bonus Available
🏢 111000 Extendicare (Canada
📍 Selkirk

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