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Occupational Therapist 2

Health PEI

Location – Margaret Stewart Ellis Home, O'Leary & Maplewood Manor, Alberton

(Primary Site: Margaret Stewart Ellis Home, O'Leary)

Part time (80%) Permanent (IUOE) Position

(Commencing Immediately)

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 dynamic 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 significant 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.

This position will be responsible for providing occupational therapy services to the residents of Margaret Stewart Ellis Home, O'Leary and Maplewood Manor, Alberton. The position works in collaboration with family and other staff to maintain or enhance the independence and participation of residents in meaningful activities. This includes assessment and recommendations in areas of daily living such as eating, seating, mobility and leisure. This position provides an appropriate type and level of service, which maintains or improves the current functioning and/or ensures the safety and comfort of the resident. They will provide education, support, and consultation for staff, residents and their families.

Duties will include but not limited to:

- conducting functional assessments to determine the need for occupational therapy;
- developing, planning and implementing appropriate occupational therapy for the client;
- collaborates with the activity department to set up therapeutic activities that will help maintain the clients physical and social abilities;
- working independently to respond to client inquiries,



provide follow-up care and/or make referrals to other health care providers and community agencies;
- acting as a resource person to other team members, and health care providers
- performing administrative functions such as updating client information files and planning and organizing work activities;
- supervising, guiding, and appraising the performance of staff in relation to OT therapies;
- provide appropriate education on the OT therapies and the use of equipment to staff;
- participates in the MSIP program and committee meetings and other relevant committees;
- maintain an up-to-date inventory of equipment and ensure that it is in good working condition;
- Sourcing out the appropriate equipment/ funding to meet a client's needs;
- assisting in the development of provincial policies and procedures;
- recording and reporting statistical and outcome measures data; and,
- Performing other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

- Applicants must have successful completion of a Master's Degree or equivalent in Occupational Therapy.
- Must be eligible for licensing with the Prince Edward Island College of Occupational Therapists.
- Must have considerable experience as a practicing Occupational Therapist.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills in dealing with clients, families, and community organization.
- Possess a valid driver's license and have access to a reliable vehicle.
- A good previous work and attendance record.

Other Qualifications:

- Experience working with adult/senior population in a long-term care setting would be considered an asset.
- Experience with ad

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