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
  • Vulnerable Sector Check required

Work Rights

Not specified

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