occupational therapist (OT)

The Home is seeking a dynamic, compassionate person; committed to excellence and quality practice environments; with demonstrated team leading skills; and enthusiastic about a profession in Long Term Care to fill the role of Occupational Therapist. Reporting to the Director of Clinical Services, the Occupational Therapist is responsible for encouraging growth through the provision of programs and services to residents according to established standards and administrative policies. This will involve promotion of health and optimal occupational performance; prevention of disability; assessing resident's needs, and planning, implementing, evaluating and documenting a plan of care. Occupational Therapists work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.Key Responsibilities:Professional Accountability -Carries out assessment, plan implementation, plan evaluation and education in accordance with RK policies and procedures, the Occupational Therapy Code of Ethics, the National Occupational Therapy Act of Nova Scotia;Communication and Collaboration: Establishes and maintains effective communication with residents, relevant others and professional colleagues;Assessment / Treatment / Education- Participates in screening and prioritizing referrals to Occupational Therapy to determine the individual's need for Occupational Therapy Services as required. Identifies the resident, based on each unique situation, and identifies the resident's support system (e.g., family, significant others, caregivers, community, etc;Planning: Engages the resident in the goal setting process to identify the resident's priorities;Implementation - Engages the resident in treatment (either individual or group) by providing interventions with an aim to maximize occupational functioning and minimize barriers that impede occupational engagement. Implementation of the plan involves promotion of safety, choice, and risk engagement.;Evaluation -Evaluates, communicates, and documents expected and unexpected responses to care, to the resident, his/her support system, and the health care team. Evaluates and monitors broad outcomes including healthy living, and reducing hospitalization.;Safe Work Practices - The R.K. MacDonald Occupational Health and Safety Home Policy establishes employee expectations for working safely. To achieve these expectations employees at all levels of the organization must adhere to Core Values of Safety and Safety Responsibilities.Professional Qualification / Education / Experience/CompetenciesMinimum of 3 years recent experience in a Long-Term Care setting and /or Community with emphasis on adaptive equipment (Red Cross Specialized Equipment Program) and responsive behavioursBachelor of Science Degree in Occupational Therapy or Masters of Science in Occupational Therapy Entry Level, from an accredited University.Registered member of the College of Occupational Therapists of Nova Scotia.Safety Certification such as BCLS, CPR, NCPI,Current membership with the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists with active participation in professional activities preferredAbility to work independently with minimal supervision.Ability to organize, develop and initiate ideas and programs.Commitment to working in an interdisciplinary approach.Demonstrate good communication skills, verbally and in writing.Demonstrated physical ability to perform the duties of the positionSalary: Annual salary (based on experience within the Professional Scale for OT)Hours: Non-Union regular Full-Time (1.0 FTE) Typically 40 hrs per week Monday - Friday, hours may flex as necessaryBenefits: Health & Dental and Optional' s, Pension Plan (Manulife/NSEHPP (HANS), Corp rate for GymDeadline: Open until filledStart date: Immediately (subject to change)Apply by: To ensure fairness and tracking, applications will only be accepted online. In-person/onsite resume drop-ins will not be accepted. Apply by quoting the position you are interested in, attach resume/cover letter and proo