Employment - Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapist

Inverary Manor

Full-Time

Weekdays

Description
  • Provides leadership and delegates tasks to OT/PT Staff.
  • Works with Management and OT/PT Staff to promote communication and compliance on company policies and procedures;
  • Administers and interprets standardized and non-standardized tests and evaluations to assess resident with occupational therapy related concerns such as level of independence in activities of daily living, seating and mobility, swallowing and meal texture, pressure reduction and skin integrity, splinting.
  • Develops individualized treatment plans based on clinical records, observation, and referral; confers with interdisciplinary staff regarding an overall treatment plan for residents.
  • Evaluates the progress of residents in relation to occupational therapy treatment provided through use of tests and observation; confers with nursing staff and physicians regarding effectiveness of treatment.
  • Prepares progress reports, funding requests, and statistical reports relating to occupational therapy treatment program and resident needs and maintains treatment records as required.
  • Participates as a member of the interdisciplinary team; gives evaluation and progress reports on residents. Designs and produces adaptive equipment, utensils, splints or other orthotic devices as needed for use by residents; instructs resident and staff in the use of the equipment.
  • Coordinates management of facility equipment; contacts suppliers for service and maintenance of wheelchairs, geri chairs and power wheelchairs.
  • Provides staff training on ergonomics, seating assessment, skin integrity, equipment and other related topics as required.
  • Bilingualism (English and French) is considered an asset.
Requirements
  • You have a Bachelor of Science or equivalent in Occupational Therapy, and are registered with the College of Occupational Therapists of Nova Scotia;
  • You can provide a clear Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector screening upon hire;
  • You have experience working with the elderly in a seniors’ living or long-term care environment;(considered an asset);
  • A valid CPR & First Aid Certification is considered an asset.
How To Apply

Inverary Manor will be accepting applications for this opportunity via their Human Resource Information System (HRIS), or other external site. Please follow the link and the instructions below carefully. Failure to do so may result in disqualification.

Apply here

Intended Audience

This employment opportunity is open for qualified and eligible job-seekers domestically and internationally.

Applications from Foreign Nationals will be considered.

Location Information
Community
Inverness
County
Inverness County
Province
NS
Country
Canada
Opportunity Information
Employer
Inverary Manor
NOC Code
Occupational therapists (31203)
Experience Required
An Asset
Available Openings
1
Pay Type
Hourly
Remuneration
To be Determined (Negotiable)
Estimated Weekly Hours
32.00
Start Date
—
End Date
—
Language
Bilingual
Language Requirements
Bilingualism in English/French is considered an asset.
Posted on
May 29th 2023
Expires
October 5th 2023