Occupational Therapist OT
Occupational Therapist OT
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The Opportunity
GEM Health Care Group (GEM) is a steadily growing company in Long Term Care in Atlantic Canada & Ontario. We are a modern beacon for diversity equity & inclusion and have a head office composed of more that half people of colour and women. We have had great success training and advancing people withing our organization. Due to our growth we have an opening for CCA Positions.
Location: Centennial Villa
Title: Occupational Therapist
What youll do
Responsibilities
- 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 residents 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 inservicing 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.
What youll need
Qualifications
- Clear criminal record and vulnerable sectors check
- Bachelors 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
Were looking for
Core Skills
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A little bit about us
GEM Health Care Group
GEM Health Care Group is a Nova Scotian family run business which has been enhancing the lives of seniors in the communities where they operate since 1979.
We continue to remain a leader in transforming how health care is delivered to seniors in Nova Scotia and we strive to provide the best care service and quality of life for our residents in a safe dignified homelike environment.
GEM currently operates various levels of seniors care facilities throughout Nova Scotia Ontario and in Hollywood Florida.
Employment Type
Part-Time
