Occupational Therapist Full-time Charleswood

Extendicare • Winnipeg, MB

10d • Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Director of Care, 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. The Occupational Therapist will oversee and participate in the provision of quality occupational therapy in the delivery of Resident care. This role utilizes assessment, planning, implementation of treatment plans, evaluation, and documentation processes. The therapist recognizes variations in the continuum of health by implementing Occupational Therapy interventions that promote, maintain, and restore health, prevent disease and injury, and provide Resident comfort. The role requires adherence to established Occupational Therapy standards for safe, competent, and ethical care, including compliance with the Code of Ethics from the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists and provincial regulatory bodies, as well as legal requirements for licensure and company policies. The therapist will ensure the development and implementation of classification processes and documentation according to standards set by the company, Regional Health Authority, and Canadian Council on Health Services Accreditation. They will question policies inconsistent with resident outcomes, current practices, and safety standards, and provide safe and effective delivery of treatments and therapeutic interventions. This includes providing direct Resident care, ensuring a safe environment, identifying safety hazards, and participating in problem resolution. The role also involves protecting individual beliefs, values, confidentiality, privacy, and dignity, while promoting Resident participation, choice, and control in meeting healthcare needs. Ethical issues are to be identified and communicated to the interdisciplinary team and Director of Care. The Occupational Therapist demonstrates a positive, professional attitude, assumes responsibility for maintaining competence, seeks professional development, and shows openness to new ideas and change. They establish and maintain effective collegial relationships, monitor and problem-solve routine issues, and report workload issues promptly. Participation in the orientation and performance appraisal of colleagues and students is expected, along with responsible practices for cost-effective use of healthcare resources. Respect for Residents, families, and colleagues is paramount, and the therapist acts as a role model. Specialty qualifications and participation in research may be required. The role involves participation in the development, implementation, and monitoring of Infection Control and Occupational Health and Safety guidelines, and working in a position of trust with vulnerable adults. Upholding and promoting the organization's values and philosophy, particularly relating to ethics, morality, and integrity as set out in Extendicare’s Code of Conduct, is essential. Other duties as assigned will also be part of the role.

Requirements

• An Occupational Therapist in good standing with the applicable provincial regulatory board and the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists.
• Baccalaureate degree in Occupational Therapy required.
• Excellent organizational skills required.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written skills with Resident/families and staff required.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of an interdisciplinary team required.
• Must provide a complete and current (within six months) Vulnerable Sector Check (including a Criminal Background Check) or be willing to obtain one.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of computer applications preferred.
• minimum of two years of geriatric clinical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversees and participates in the provision of quality occupational therapy in the delivery of Resident care.
• Assesses Residents upon admission and on an ongoing basis and assists in developing treatment care plans.
• Assists with identification of treatment plan and goals and communicates these to other members of the Occupational Therapy Department and the interdisciplinary care team.
• Ensures that Residents are involved in identified therapeutic programs, which meet specified goals.
• Provides relevant information for Resident Care Conferences and Therapy Rounds.
• Ensures on-going analysis of Resident's progress towards identified goals.
• Documents pertinent information as it relates to the delivery of Occupational Therapy services.
• Recognizes variations in the continuum of health by implementing Occupational Therapy interventions, which promote, maintain and restore health, prevent disease and injury and provide Resident comfort.
• 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.
• Understands and complies with the legal requirements of licensure, legislation, scope of practice, and policies and procedures of the company.
• Ensures development and implementation of the classification process and documentation according to standards set by the company, the Regional Health Authority and Canadian Council on Health Services Accreditation.
• Questions policies and procedures inconsistent with resident outcomes, current practices and safety standards.
• Provides safe and effective delivery of treatments and therapeutic interventions.
• Provides direct Resident care and a safe environment.
• Identifies safety hazards, participates in problem resolution and reports same to the Director of Care.
• Protects the individual's beliefs and values and the right to confidentiality, privacy and dignity.
• Promotes Resident's participation, choice and control in meeting health care needs.
• Identifies and communicates ethical issues to the interdisciplinary team and Director of Care.
• Assumes primary responsibility for maintaining own competence in Occupational Therapy practice.
• Seeks opportunities for professional development and continuing education.
• Demonstrates an openness to new ideas and receptivity to change.
• Establishes and maintains effective collegial relationships.
• Monitors, identifies and problem-solves routine issues. Reports to Manager of Occupational Therapy for further investigation and action.
• Reports workload issues to the Manager of Occupational Therapy in a timely fashion.
• Participates in the orientation and performance appraisal process of colleagues and other members of the interdisciplinary team.
• Utilizes responsible practices which contribute to cost-effective use of health care resources.
• Demonstrates respect for Residents, families and colleagues.
• Acts as a role model and participates in the clinical development of staff and students assigned within the facility.
• Attains and maintains specialty qualifications as required.
• Participates in relevant research as required.
• Participates in the development, implementation and monitoring of Infection Control and Occupational Health and Safety guidelines.
• Work in a position of trust with vulnerable adults (residents).
• Uphold and promote the organization's values and philosophy relating particularly to ethics, morality, and integrity as set out in Extendicare’s Code of Conduct.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 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 through your work.
• Employee Family Assistance Program.
• Robust benefits package.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level