Occupational Therapapy Assistant - Edmonton, Canada - Extendicare Canada

Extendicare Canada

Verified Company

Edmonton, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Occupational Therapy Assistant - Extendicare Eaux Claires

signing bonus and relocation Expenses.
Under the direction of the Occupational Therapist, the OT Assistant will oversee the therapy programs and OT Aides. The Assistant will maintain department statistics, records and document on resident charts as assigned. The Assistant will assist the therapist as directed with AADL orders, equipment trials, and resident treatments.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Resident programming:

Individual programs
Group programs
Planning
Implementation
Evaluation
Documentation

Public Relations:
Communication with families, residents, stakeholders

Customer Service:
Facilitate resident, family and volunteer interaction; Resident advocacy

MDS Accountabilities:
Assist in tracking therapy time

Quality Improvement:

Obtain feedback from customer and implement improvement strategies
Recommend program ideas, improvements, changes.

Occupational Health and Safety Accountabilities:

Carry out all assigned duties in compliance with the applicable Occupational Health and Safety legislation and Company policy
Follow safe work practices as directed by supervisor and as required by the applicable Occupational Health and Safety legislation
Participate in all required occupational health and Safety training
Use appropriate equipment and wear personal protective equipment or clothing as required by Extendicare
Report any known or identified health and safety hazards or violations to their supervisor.

Privacy Accountabilities:
Respects and preserves the privacy, confidentiality and security of health care and employee information at all times.

Resident/ Family Safety Accountabilities:

In the interest of the safety of residents and family members, employees while on duty are accountable to carry out all duties assigned within the scope of their job in compliance with applicable legislation, standards and company policy.
Refrain from any conduct that puts residents and family members at risk

Qualification:

Recognized diploma in Therapy Assistant (OT and/or PT)
Ability to read, write and communicate effectively in English.
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
One year experience preferably in a long term care setting.
Experience in assessing therapeutic needs, development, implementation and evaluation of therapeutic programs.

CLOSING DATE:
January

21, 2023
Interested applicants please forward your resume in confidence to the attention of:

Elizabeth Sousa, Administrator

Extendicare Eaux Claires, Street - Edmonton, AB T5Z 0G7
We thank all interested applicants, however, only those selected for interview will be contacted.

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