Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapist – Extendicare

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 that affect function or adaptive behaviour. The goal is to develop, maintain, rehabilitate, or augment function in self‑care, productivity, and leisure.

Key Outcomes

• Live our values of Respect, Integrity, Compassion and Excellence
• Lend a helping hand
• Cultivate relationships with staff, residents, and families
• Lead with H.E.A.R.T. (hear, empathize, acknowledge, respond, thank)

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and participate in the provision of quality occupational therapy in resident care.
  • Assessment – Assess residents upon admission and ongoing, develop treatment care plans.
  • Planning – Identify treatment plans and goals, communicate to OT department and inter...