Occupational Therapist (ot) - Part Time (pt) - Red River Place - Signing Bonus Available
Extendicare
Selkirk, MB, Canada
Assessment of function and adaptive behavior
Treatment and prevention of disorders
Develop, maintain, rehabilitate, or augment function
The Occupational Therapist is responsible for the assessment of function and adaptive behaviour and the treatment and prevention of disorders which affect function or adaptive behaviour in order to develop, maintain, rehabilitate, or augment function of adaptive behaviour in the areas of self-care, productivity and leisure
Job Summary
The Occupational Therapist is responsible for the assessment of function and adaptive behaviour and the treatment and prevention of disorders which affect function or adaptive behaviour in order to develop, maintain, rehabilitate, or augment function of adaptive behaviour in the areas of self-care, productivity and leisure.
Ensures that the practice of Occupational Therapy is conducted in accordance with the Code of Ethics as stipulated by the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists, and all provincial regulatory bodies.
Extendicare is committed to delivering quality care to meet the needs of a growing seniors’ population, inspired by our mission to provide people with the care they need, wherever they call home.
Matching Summary
The Occupational Therapist is responsible for the assessment of function and adaptive behaviour and the treatment and prevention of disorders which affect function or adaptive behaviour in order to develop, maintain, rehabilitate, or augment function of adaptive behaviour in the areas of self-care, productivity and leisure.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Assessment of function and adaptive behavior
Treatment and prevention of disorders
Develop, maintain, rehabilitate, or augment function
Resident care delivery
Ethical practice and confidentiality
Nice-to-have
Positive professional attitude
Collegial relationships
Cost-effective use of resources
Role model for staff and students
Key Requirements
Occupational Therapist in good standing with provincial regulatory board
Baccalaureate degree in Occupational Therapy
Minimum of two years geriatric clinical experience preferred
Ability to work independently and as part of a team