Candidates are invited to apply for the full-time position of Occupational Therapist for Extendicare Leduc facility in Leduc, AB. This facility is home to 79 Continuing Care residents. The successful candidate will be responsible for and have the following qualifications:

What you'll be doing

Reporting to the Administrator, the Occupational Therapist consults with and advises the Interdisciplinary Team concerning program needs and plans for therapy programs. Is responsible for:

• Planning, implementing, evaluating and monitoring occupational rehabilitation programs as determined.

• Assessment, development and implementation of individual resident therapy treatment plans and interventions, MDS 2.0 assessments as required

• Recommends, constructs and /or provides adaptive equipment for residents

• Implements individual and /or group treatments for cognitive and/or perceptual dysfunctions according to time and resources available

• Evaluation of treatment outcomes achieved

• Active participation in operational improvement initiatives such as no restraint policy and falls prevention

• Acts as a member of the Interdisciplinary Team

• Providing Management Team and their care and service staff with clinical education and direction to resident care planning and delivery

• Working with external resources to procure appropriate equipment to meet the resident needs identified.

What you'll bring

• Graduate of an approved school of Occupational Therapy, with a minimum of a Degree certification

• Holds active registration with ACOT and CAOT or eligible for same

• Experience working in long term care preferred.

• Proficiency with computer applications Microsoft Office and internet. Experience with MDS 2.0 desirable, familiarity with software PointClickCare an asset

• Customer-focused attitude, with demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective team relationships with staff and residents

• Demonstrates the ability to teach, motivate and empower residents/staff

What you’ll get: 

• Continuous mentorship, support for life-long learning and growth opportunities 

• Opportunities for advancement and career growth within the organization 

• A rewarding and meaningful work experience where you can enrich your life and the lives of others  

• Employee Family Assistance Program 

• Robust benefits package.

This position is for our Extendicare Southwood Lakes Home, located in Windsor, Ontario.

What you’ll be doing

• Establish and implement goals, objectives and policies that follow regulatory requirements and are aligned with the organization’s values.
• Promote a positive and safe work environment for staff and residents
• Manage financial and physical resources for the Home
• Liaise and consult with residents, families and the community
• Manage the operations of the facility within budget

What you bring

• Post-secondary education
• Leadership or supervision experience required
• Active knowledge of Health Standards, Accreditation and resident-centered philosophies are required 
• Customer-focused attitude, with an emphasis on building and maintaining relationships
• Sound knowledge of basic accounting principles and applicable legislation

What you’ll get:

• Continuous mentorship, support for life-long learning and growth opportunities
• Opportunities for advancement and career growth within the organization
• A rewarding and meaningful work experience where you can enrich your life and the lives of others
• Employee Family Assistance Program
• Robust benefits package.

• Support residents in participating in activities of daily living (e.g., dressing, bathing, toileting, personal grooming & mobility);
• Provide emotional support and companionship to residents and families;
• Ensure that care is provided according to the person’s wishes, preferences and care plan.

• HCA certification
• Demonstrated compassion, accountability and respect;
• Ability to read, write and communicate effectively in English;
• Ability to meet the physical and cognitive demands of the job (e.g. bending, lifting, walking, attention to detail, ability to multi-task).

• Continuous mentorship, support for life-long learning and growth opportunities;
• Opportunities for advancement and career growth within the organization;
• A rewarding and meaningful work experience where you can enrich your life and the lives of others;
• Employee Family Assistance Program;
• Robust benefits package.

Casual and Weekend rotations