POSITION: Occupational Therapy at Villa d'la Baie (1 Positions)
TYPE: Permanent part-time 15%

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Masters or Bachelor degree, in Occupational Therapy, from a recognized school of Occupational Therapy.
• Licensed and in good standing with the College of Occupational Therapy of Nova Scotia (COTNS).
• Ability to work independently and as a part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to make timely, effective decisions in a fast paced and continuously changing environment.
• Willingness to learn and provide in-service education to staff related to transfers, safe resident handling, equipment use etc.
• Previous experience or knowledge of seating assessments and interventions.
• Previous experience in working with the elderly or LTC setting.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills (French language an asset).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide clinical OT services based on resident care needs and goals related to ADL's, seating, mobility, fall prevention, pressure and wound prevention or any other needs identified.
• Provide assessments, care planning, intervention, follow-up and evaluation plans.
• Promote functional abilities of residents.
• Participate in care conferences and care planning meetings.
• Work collaboratively with other members of the rehabilitation team and multidisciplinary team.
• Provide guidance and assistance on safe practices and usage of all rehabilitative equipment with staff, residents and families.
• Maintain professional competencies through continuing education.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Excellent wage and benefit package with participation in the Nova Scotia Health Employees' Pension Plan (NSHEPP).

Deadline for receiving applications: February 28, 2025 at 12:00 p.m.

MUST PROVIDE A CLEAR VULNERABLE SECTOR CHECK TO BE CONSIDERED FOR AN INTERVIEW.

To apply for this position, please send your cover letter, resume and references to: [email protected]

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Denise Comeau, Office Manager