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Occupational Therapist 2

Health PEI

Location - Home Care Kings, Souris

Full-Time Temporary (IUOE) Position

(Commencing Immediately until December 31, 2026 with Possible Extension)

Are you ready to make meaningful connections and drive impact in a growing healthcare organization? At Health PEI, we offer more than a job - we’re inviting you to join a agile workplace committed to creating meaningful changes. From hospitals to community care and beyond, you’ll play a pivotal role in attracting top-tier health professionals and building a workforce that supports the evolving needs of Prince Edward Island. With access to training and development resources, leadership opportunities, and a collaborative environment, this is your chance to thrive while making a real difference in the lives of others. If you’re passionate about shaping the future of healthcare, we want to hear from you.

Health PEI values the different ideas,perspectivesand backgrounds that a diverse,equitableand inclusive work-place culture can bring. Not only does this help us deliver better outcomes, more innovation, but it also creates a safer space for our patients when our employees are more reflective of the communities we serve. It is important for us to create an environment where our employees are comfortable bringing their authenticselvesto work and challenging the status quo to make Health PEI abettermore inclusive employer and healthcare system. We recognize we have more work to do but finding intentional ways to grow our understanding and support of those who have faced barriers due to accessibility, ethnicity, ancestry, gender identity, age,



sexual orientation,languageor other grounds is a key priority for us. We encourage underrepresented groups to join our team, be yourself, and help us achieve our vision for an inclusive workplace and healthcare system.

The purpose of this position is to maintain or improve the health status of clients of Home Care by maximizing the client's potential to function independently by providing quality occupational therapy services to clients, families, and caregivers in their homes. The home care occupational therapist works independently and participates as an integral member of the home care team composed of nurses, home support workers, occupational therapists, social workers, and administrative assistants and promotes occupational therapy services and understanding of the profession.

Duties will include:

- Assessing, planning, implementing, documenting and evaluating safe, effective, and appropriate occupational therapy interventions for individuals, families, and caregivers using a wide range of assessment tools and equipment;
- Working independently to respond to client inquiries, provide follow-up care and/or make referrals to other team members, other health care providers and community agencies when necessary;




- Encouraging and supporting clients and their families in their efforts to take responsibility for promoting, maintaining and enhancing their health;
- Providing occupational therapy consultation to other team members, other health care providers and community agencies when required;
- Performing administrative functions such as updating client information files and planning and organizing work activities;
- Recording and reporting statistical and outcome measures data;
- Leading and/or participating in the development of specialized programs, relevant protocols, and policies and procedures.
- Participating in committees and staff meetings. This includes work on a provincial basis;
- Participating in evaluating the Home Care program and services;
- Performing other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

- Applicants must have graduated from an approved school of Occupational Therapy.
- Current or eligible for registration by the P.E.I. Association of Occupational Therapists.
- Considerable experience in an acute care or long-term care setting working with an adult /senior population.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills in dealing with clients, families, and community organizations.
- Possess a valid driver's license and have access to a reliable vehicle.
- A good previous work and attendance record.

Other Qualifications:

- Experience working in a community setting is considered an asset.
- Additional relevant education and experience will be considered an asset.

Applicants are expected to complete the full length of this assignment unless appointed to a permanent position.

Salary Range: $39.93 - $48.99 per hour
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📌 Occupational Therapist (Canada)
🏢 Health PEI
📍 Canada