Permanent Part time Days
Shifts: 7.75-hour shifts (times flexible)
Hours Per Pay Period: 46.5 hours
To provide occupational therapy procedures to assist residents in maintaining an optimal level of independence and quality of life in accordance Sherwood Care’s established policies and procedures under the direction of the Director of Care. Assist residents, administration or other personnel with care requirements of the residents and needs of the facility.
Responsibilities include:
- Planning, organizing, implementing, documenting and evaluating the occupational therapy services designed to meet the individual needs and abilities of the residents, in order to maintain/improve their level of functioning
- Maintaining assessment database in RAI-MDS as per Alberta Health Services standards, including care planning
- Maintaining confidentiality of all resident matters and information
- Acting as a resource to nursing staff regarding the therapy needs for residents
- Participating actively in the education of staff
- Assisting in the development, maintenance and evaluation of Quality Initiatives related Sherwood Care’s rehabilitation services
- Direct supervision of Rehabilitation Assistants
Qualifications:
- Registered with the Alberta College of Occupational Therapists and registered as an AADL Authorizer
- Skills/experience in the following are required:
- Seating, wheelchair modifications, repairs and ordering, wheelchair cushions
- Skills/experience in the following OT Special Assessments are not required but will be considered an asset: