Occupational Therapist

Extendicare • Town of Woodstock, NB

5d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a new position for an Occupational Therapist who will provide community visits to assess the abilities and needs of individuals. The role involves working with multidisciplinary teams and equipment vendors to facilitate function. Client groups may include pediatrics for in-home or school services and/or adults with medical/health concerns. ParaMed Home Health Care is the leading home care provider in the country, helping Canadians live better at home since 1974, with a community of over 12,000 dedicated professionals.

Requirements

• Registration with the provincial College of Occupational Therapists (in good standing)
• Accepting New Graduates
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of applicable community resources available for clients and families
• Current certification (within the past 12 months) of First Aid and CPR
• A valid driver’s license and have access to a reliable vehicle
• Able to provide a current, clear Vulnerable Sector Screening (VSS)

Nice To Haves

• Licensed Pediatrics Experience an asset
• ADP authorization preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide community visits to assess abilities and needs of individuals.
• Work with multidisciplinary teams and equipment vendors to facilitate function.
• Work collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team consisting of healthcare workers and other community resources.
• Analyze physical, cultural, social and institutional environmental impact on occupational performance and engagement issues.
• Develop client centered plans with client, inter-professional teams and adjust services to reflect a client centered approach related to physical, social, cultural, institutional, and economic environment.
• Demonstrate effective and evidence-based problem solving and judgement to address client needs.
• Engage clients using a collaborative approach, building rapport and trust, achieving a mutual understanding and agreement related to services to be provided.
• Maintain the knowledge, skills and attitudes to provide safe, efficient, effective service in all areas of practice by keeping abreast of changes in practice setting that affect scope of practice.
• Maintain professional client records related to client encounters and plans in compliance with ParaMed’s policies and the standards applied by the regulatory body or Occupational Therapy college.

Benefits

• Best in class training and development programs
• Flexible scheduling options
• Comprehensive health and dental benefit plans
• Company paid mobile devices
• Mileage compensation
• Employee well-being perks
• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive suite of benefits designed to support your health, financial well-being, and long-term career growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees