Occupational Therapist (OT)

GEM Health Care Group (GEM) is a steadily growing company in Long Term Care in Atlantic Canada & Ontario. We are a modern beacon for diversity, equity & inclusion and have a head office composed of more than half people of colour and women. We have had great success training and advancing people within our organization. Due to our growth, we have an opening for CCA Positions.

Location: Centennial Villa

Title: Occupational Therapist

Qualifications

• Clear criminal record and vulnerable sectors check
• Bachelor's degree or diploma in occupational therapy
• Current licensing with the N.S. College of Occupational Therapists
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal in English
• Experience working with seniors is an asset

Responsibilities

• Formulate treatment plans for residents based on identified problems and goals
• Communicate treatment plans and provide the necessary instruction to staff
• Modify and revise treatment plans as required
• Chart and maintain progress notes
• Assist nursing and medical personnel, family and outside resources to meet residents' needs
• Recommend equipment that is required for therapeutic purposes to maximize resident comfort, independence, and safety
• Provide functional feeding assessments
• Order and maintain therapeutic equipment by monitoring inventory and in-servicing new equipment as needed
• Maintain confidentiality concerning residents, staff, and organizational information and data
• Follow up on prescriptions from external occupational therapists when new residents are admitted
• Communicate with Red Cross regarding ordering prescribed equipment and delivery and retrieval of equipment from Red Cross storage