Registered Occupational Therapist

Location

London, ON | Canada

Job description

We are currently looking for an Occupational Therapist for a Long Term Care home client in London , Ontario. The Occupational Therapist will work closely with residents to help improve their activities of daily living.

Job Duties:

• Conduct OT/ADP assessments for residents per College standards, develop individualized treatment plans, and document all progress notes in the facility’s health record system
• Complete feeding assessments for residents
• Complete assessments for falls prevention and Least Restraints, including reviews of bed rails
• Work with the Physiotherapist and Nursing staff in regards to wound management (ex: positioning, lifting and transferring
• Work with multi-disciplinary team to make recommendations with respect to other interventions or treatments (ex: Restorative Care, Pain Management, Contingence Management), and ensure the interventions follow best practices

Qualifications:

• Must be registered and in good standing with the College of Occupational Therapist of Ontario, and must have ADP Authorizer
• Must have Professional License Insurance
• Excellent interpersonal and listening skills while interacting with residents or their families
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Experience working in a Long Term Care home would be a definite asset
• Current police check for the Vulnerable Sector is required

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