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The Rehab Services Department at La Verendrye General Hospital is actively seeking a Full-Time Interim Occupational Therapy Assistant. The successful candidate must be able to meet the normal requirements of the job and possess the following:

QUALIFICATIONS NECESSARY:

• Preference will be given to a graduate of a recognized Occupational therapy Assistant Program at the post-secondary level (or graduate of a comparable post-secondary health care program);
• MOCA certification preferred, or willing to take
• Mobility Assessment Course or comparable experience, or willing to take
• Previous experience working directly with clients in a health care facility;
• Knowledge in the field of gerontology;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, and excellent problem solving ability;
• Advanced computer skills i.e.) Meditech, Promisio, Excel, Word, Publisher etc.
• Demonstrated ability to work within a team environment as well as independently with minimal supervision;
• Current CPR certification;
• Dependable, competent and continued ability to carry out responsibilities;
• Physically and mentally capable of performing the essential duties of the job.

BASIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Occupational Therapy Assistant is responsible for the provision of treatment programs that have been developed and supervised by a qualified Occupational Therapist, as directed by professional practice guidelines.

The Occupational Therapy Assistant will provide necessary assistance as required in conjunction with the Rehabilitation Therapy team.

SPECIFIC DUTIES:

The Occupational Therapy Assistant as directed by the Occupational Therapist:

• Provides individualized or group treatment programs based on clients needs including:
• Activities of daily living (i.e., self-care, feeding, dressing, meal preparation, etc)
• Mobility
• Transfers
• Cognitive/perceptual/remedial activities
• Communication skills
• Recreational activities
• Modalities
• Exercise program
• Assists in fabricating and/or fitting assistive devices, adaptive clothing, splints, etc. for client use.
• Maintains equipment log of all Rehab equipment, and to the client whom the equipment has been assigned. Clean equipment on return to the department.
• Assists the Occupational Therapist in conducting home assessments for inpatients prior to discharge as required.
• Participates in the provision of ongoing education of clients, family members and other facility staff.
• Attends daily bullet rounds, family conferences and multidisciplinary meetings to maintain communication and consistency of care. Will relay information to rehab team following meetings attended.
• Reports observations to the Therapist and documents client’s performance and response to services.
• Communicates with members of the rehabilitation team and multidisciplinary team regarding treatment programs and client progress.
• Professional Development
• Demonstrates commitment to continuing education.
• Quality Improvement/Risk Management:
• Participates in the department’s quality improvement activities and ensures client satisfaction with services provided.
• Participates in committee work and administrative duties related to the rehabilitation team and/or organization.
• Maintains necessary workload measurement on Promisio and Meditech Scheduler.
• Maintains a safe environment for clients and staff. 
• Carries out all work assignments safely, and is knowledgeable of, and in compliance with relevant regulations, policies and procedures (i.e. Occupational Health & Safety Act).
• Any other such duties as may be delegated by the Occupational Therapist and the Manager of, Therapeutic Services

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

1. Human Resource Policies

2. Corporation Policies

3. Departmental Policies