Occupational Therapist - AgeCare South Terrace

AgeCare•Edmonton, AB

10d•Onsite

About The Position

At Age Care, our mission is to empower residents to live their lives to the fullest by prioritizing their health and well-being. We firmly believe that we are working in our residents' homes, and we dedicate ourselves to providing a comfortable and person-centered environment. Working in long-term care is more than just a job; it is a calling for many of us. 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.

Requirements

A good standing with the applicable provincial regulatory board and the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapist.
Baccalaureate degree in Occupational Therapy required or completion of Rehabilitation Therapist Diploma.
A desire to help others with compassion and empathy.
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

Prior experience in continuing care/gerontology 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.
Utilizes the following processes: Assessment - Assesses Residents upon admission and 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.
Utilizes established Occupational Therapy standards in the provision of safe, competent and ethical care.
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.
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.