Occ. Ther. Pt 80% - Kingston, Canada - Kingston Health Sciences Centre

Kingston Health Sciences Centre

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Kingston, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

The Occupational Therapist will provide services to clients of KidsInclusive. The therapist may deliver services individually or in a multidisciplinary fashion. Services may be provided in the home, centre, daycare, school or community. Hours of work may include evenings or weekends.

Each employee must demonstrate an awareness of and be responsible for supporting and providing client and family-centered care. Employees will demonstrate dignity and respect by being courteous and introducing themselves by name, occupation and role.

Wherever possible, the occupational therapist will ensure that clients and families receive complete and accurate information and have the opportunity to ask questions.

They will encourage clients and families to participate in care and decision-making at the level they choose, and collaborate by involving the client and family in the formulation of a plan of care.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Clinical:

Review client history and available referral information
Obtain client consent for assessment and/or intervention
Conduct assessments using standardized and nonstandardized tests, observation of the client, medical and developmental history and reports from other disciplines
Assessments may be individual or multidisciplinary
Write assessment reports that include recommendations and goals and that comply with the College of Occupational Therapy and KidsInclusive requirements.
Communicate assessment findings and followup plan to client and family.
Implement individual or group treatment programs and provide supervision for those carried out by a therapy assistant.
Evaluate progress and modify goals and treatment accordingly
As needed, and with consent, liaise and collaborate with other professional and service providers, which may include schools and daycares.
Document all client intervention in accordance with the College standards and KHSC and CDC policies.
Provide copies of reports to client and family members and referring professionals when appropriate.
Identify equipment needs for clients and assist families with obtaining funding to purchase
Therapists working in the School Health Program must also comply with the contract guidelines of the SELHIN including completion of all paperwork,
Therapists working in ACS must follow ADP policies and procedures for completing paperwork and prescribing assistive devices.

Administrative:

Maintain a record of all daily activities in Goldcare as per KidsInclusive policy
Ensure maintenance of all client information, in accordance with privacy legislation and KHSC/KidsInclusive policies.
Participate in team meetings, discipline meetings and KidsInclusive meetings
Participate in fieldwork supervision and evaluation of occupational therapy student placements
Provide mentoring and shadowing opportunities as requested by management
Provide input to the development of department and or hospital quality improvement procedures as requested.
Assist in maintaining inventory of equipment and supplies; make recommendations for purchases.

Educational:

Maintain a standard of professional education by attending educational programs and workshops; transmit information obtained from these workshops to fellow employees.
Complete elearning modules as required by KHSC/KidsInclusive policies
Assume educational responsibilities as required by KidsInclusive
Maintain a record of all educational activities on Goldcare

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Current registration and good standing with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario.
Recent experience (within past five years) working in a Children's Treatment Centre
Experience in identification, assessment and management of children with a wide range of physical and developmental disabilities
Excellent communication skills and proven ability to work as part of a team with professionals, support staff and other community agencies
Continuing education courses related to practice
Proven good attendance
Must have own car and valid driver's license and insurance as per KHSC requirements.
Current enhanced security clearance (criminal reference check) for vulnerable populations administered by the Canadian Police Information Centre (CPIC)
Current Basic Life Saving certificate at the Health Care Provider Level
Experience working in schools or community settings
Proven ability to attend work regularly.
Satisfactory criminal reference check and vulnerable sector search required.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

Proficiency in speaking and comprehending both English and French.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The incumbent will be required to meet the physical demands as described for the area of work.

We thank all applicants, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Kingston Health Sciences Centre is committed to inclusive and accessible employment practices._
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