Registered Occupational Therapist

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We are currently looking for an Occupational Therapist for a Retirement home client in Hamilton & Niagara-on-the-lake,Ontario. The Occupational Therapist will work closely with residents to help improve their activities of daily living.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 falls 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 multi-disciplinary team to make recommendations with respect to other interventions or treatments (ex: Restorative Care, Pain Management, Contingence Management), and ensure the interventions follow best practices.

Qualifications

• Must be registered and in good standing with the College of Occupational Therapist 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.
• COVID-19 Vaccinations (1st, 2nd 3rd Dose).