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Full-Time Interim Occupational Therapy Assistant

Site:

La Verendrye General Hospital

Department:

New Program

Status:

Full-time Interim

Salary Scale:

$24.20/hour to $32.27/hour

JOB DESCRIPTION

POSITION (Title):

Full-Time Interim Occupational Therapy Assistant

DEPARTMENT/SERVICE AREA:

Rehabilitation

SITE:

La Verendrye General Hospital

REPORTS TO (Title):

Director, Diagnostic & Therapeutic Services

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

 


 
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