Registered Occupational Therapist

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We are currently looking for an Occupational Therapist for a Long Term Care client in Kingsville, Ontario. The Occupational Therapist will work closely with residents to help improve their activities of daily living. (5 hours weekly).

Job Duties

• Conduct OT/ADP assessments for residents per College standards, develop individualized treatment plans, and document all progress notes in the facility’s health record system.
• Complete feeding assessments for residents.
• Complete assessments for fall prevention and Least Restraints, including reviews of bed rails.
• Work with the Physiotherapist and Nursing staff in regards to wound management (ex: positioning, lifting, and transferring.
• Work with a multi-disciplinary team to make recommendations with respect to other interventions or treatments (ex: Restorative Care, Pain Management, Contingency Management), and ensure the interventions follow best practices.
  

Qualifications

• Must be registered and in good standing with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario, and must have ADP Authorizer.
• Must have Professional License Insurance.
• Excellent interpersonal and listening skills while interacting with residents or their families.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience working in a Long Term Care home would be a definite asset.
• Current police check for the Vulnerable Sector is required.