Occupational Therapist

Become a member of the GEM family! We offer an inclusive and welcoming work environment with competitive benefits, a generous vacation plan and plenty of learning opportunities. At GEM we strive to provide the best care, service, and quality of life for our residents in a safe, dignified, home-like environment. From housekeeping to administering medication, our staff is both the foundation and the face of our business.

Location: The Mira, Truro NS

Title: Occupational Therapist

• 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

• 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 resident's 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 re: ordering prescribed equipment and delivery and retrieval of equipment from Red Cross storage

Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term contract

Pay: $42.68 per hour

Schedule:

8 hour shift

Day shift

Monday to Friday