Occupational Therapist - Regular Part Time AgeCare

The Opportunity:

The Occupational Therapist assesses, plans, implements and evaluates occupational therapy directed towards residents’ restoration/maintenance of an optimal level of independence, prevention of further disability and achievement of purposeful engagement within their environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assesses and reassesses residents to identify their issues/challenges and to determine rehabilitation needs

• Establishes resident’s goals, develops and documents individual care and treatment plans

• Maintains on-going communication with other members of the multidisciplinary team in order to maintain a consistent care program for the residents

• Maintains residents’ statistics

• Develops reviews and updates policies and procedures for the Rehabilitation Department

• May be assigned to orient or supervise employees or volunteers

• Ensures that equipment and conditions within the department are conducive to a safe working environment of residents and staff

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an approved school of Occupational Therapy

• Must be eligible for membership in the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists and a registered member of the Alberta Association of Registered Occupational Therapists

• AADL Authorizer status is an asset

• Experience with MDS and/or RAI

• Occupational Therapy experience in long term care preferred

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Demonstrates a caring, empathetic attitude in a professional, mature manner

• Good organizational and time management skills

If you’re motivated by the privilege of serving our seniors with dignity, respect and compassion, come join us!

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