Truro, NS
Become a member of the GEM family! We offer an inclusive and welcoming work environment with competitive benefits, a generous vacation plan and plenty of learning opportunities. At GEM we strive to provide the best care, service, and quality of life for our residents in a safe, dignified, home-like environment. From housekeeping to administering medication, our staff is both the foundation and the face of our business.
Location: The Mira, Truro NS
Title: Occupational Therapist
Responsabilités
- Formulate treatment plans for residents based on identified problems and goals
- Communicate treatment plans and provide the necessary instruction to staff
- Modify and revise treatment plans as required
- Chart and maintain progress notes
- Assist nursing and medical personnel, family and outside resources to meet resident's needs.
- Recommend equipment that is required for therapeutic purposes to maximize resident comfort, independence and safety
- Provide functional feeding assessments
- Order and maintain therapeutic equipment by monitoring inventory and in-servicing new equipment as needed
- Maintain confidentiality concerning residents, staff and organizational information and data
- Follow up on prescriptions from external occupational therapists when new residents are admitted
- Communicate with Red Cross re: ordering prescribed equipment and delivery and retrieval of equipment from Red Cross storage
Qualifications
- Clear criminal record and vulnerable sectors check
- Bachelor's degree or diploma in occupational therapy
- Current licensing with the N.S. College of Occupational Therapists
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal in English
- Experience working with seniors is an asset
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Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term contract
Pay: $42.68 per hour
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Day shift
Monday to Friday
Site Web d'entreprise:
http://www.gemhealth.com/
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