Occupational Therapist (ot) - Part Time (pt) - Heritage Lodge

Extendicare Holyrood

Holyrood, Newfoundland and Labrador, 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.
  • Extendicare offers continuous mentorship, support for life-long learning and growth opportunities, and opportunities for advancement and career growth within the organization.
  • 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 behaviour
  • Treatment and prevention of disorders
  • Develop, maintain, rehabilitate, or augment function
  • Resident care planning and implementation
  • Documentation of services
  • Ethical and competent care provision

Nice-to-have

  • Positive and professional attitude
  • Openness to new ideas and change
  • Effective collegial relationships
  • Cost-effective use of resources
  • 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
  • Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written skills
  • Ability to work independently and as a team member
  • Vulnerable Sector Check (within six months)

Work Rights

Not specified

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