Occupational Therapist (ot) - Part Time (pt) - Heritage Lodge
Extendicare West Oak Village
Heritage Lodge Personal Care, Canada
Assessment of function and adaptive behaviour
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.
At Extendicare, we believe that working as a team creates an environment that allows us to reach our potential.
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 behaviour
treatment and prevention of disorders
develop, maintain, rehabilitate, or augment function
quality occupational therapy
Resident care
ethical care
Nice-to-have
positive professional attitude
openness to new ideas
effective collegial relationships
respect for Residents, families and colleagues
role model for staff and students
Key Requirements
Occupational Therapist in good standing
Baccalaureate degree in Occupational Therapy
minimum of two years of geriatric clinical experience
Ability to work independently and as a member of an interdisciplinary team