Clinical Extern - Occupational Therapist, MASTRS and OASIS Program

Homewood Health Centre•Guelph, ON

15d•Onsite

About The Position

As an Occupational Therapy Student Extern, you will be an integral part of a collaborative, interdisciplinary team focused on delivering high-quality, recovery-oriented care. This position offers a unique opportunity to apply and enhance your occupational therapy knowledge and skills within specialized mental health and addictions programs while receiving mentorship from experienced Occupational Therapists.

Requirements

Currently enrolled in an accredited Occupational Therapy Master's program in Ontario
Current student status must be maintained throughout the externship
Current BCLS certification
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Outstanding interpersonal and relationship-building skills with a strong ability to collaborate as part of an interdisciplinary team
Strong observational, assessment, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
Excellent organizational and time-management abilities
Ability to work effectively both independently and within a collaborative healthcare team.
Demonstrated commitment to patient- and family-centred care
Understanding of the healthcare system and services available to support individuals experiencing mental health and addiction challenges.
Commitment to professionalism, accountability, workplace safety, and continuous learning
Ability to participate in scheduling requirements, mandatory education, training, and performance check-ins as outlined by the Student Extern Program

Responsibilities

Support the implementation of occupational therapy interventions, therapeutic programs, and meaningful activities for individuals and groups under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist
Establish and maintain professional, therapeutic relationships with patients through respectful, compassionate, and recovery-oriented interactions
Assist patients with activities of daily living, including personal care, feeding, mobility, and community living tasks, based on demonstrated competencies and patient needs
Support patient participation in therapeutic, recreational, educational, and recovery-focused programming
Observe and communicate relevant information regarding patients' physical, cognitive, emotional, behavioural, and functional status to the Occupational Therapist and interdisciplinary team
Contribute to assessment, intervention planning, goal setting, safety planning, and evaluation processes under Occupational Therapist direction
Assist with mobility, transfers, ambulation, positioning, and transportation of patients while following safe patient handling practices
Document patient observations, delegated activities, and care-related information in accordance with organizational policies and professional standards
Promote patient safety, comfort, dignity, autonomy, and well-being through person-centred care practices
Support unit operations by maintaining a safe, clean, organized, and therapeutic environment
Participate in orientation, mandatory education, quality improvement initiatives, and professional development activities
Maintain privacy, confidentiality, infection prevention and control practices, and compliance with organizational policies, including vaccination and PPE requirements