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;
Planning - Assists with identification of treatment plan and goals and communicates
these to other members of the Occupational Therapy Department and the
interdisciplinary care team;
Implementation of Treatment Plan - Ensures that Residents are involved in identified
therapeutic programs, which meet specified goals. Provides relevant information for
Resident Care Conferences and Therapy Rounds;
Evaluation - Ensures on - going analysis of Resident's progress towards identified goals;
Documentation - 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;
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.
Demonstrates a positive, professional attitude:
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.
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;
Knowledge of computer applications preferred;
Excellent organizational skills required; minimum of two years of geriatric clinical
experience preferred;
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
Benefits
Health insuranceVision insurance
Additional Information
Job Description
Occupational Therapist
Mission :
Reporting to 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.
Extendicare · Winnipeg, Canada