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occupational therapy assistant
Title posted on CareerBeacon - Clinical Occupational Therapist I
Posted on November 15, 2024 by Employer details NL Health Services
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Zone: Eastern Rural Zone Location: Private Josiah Squibb Memorial Pavilion - Carbonear Clinical Occupational Therapist I Long Term Care - Occupational Therapy Permanent Part-time 11718POS Hours 37.5 bi-weekly (8 hours; Days) Salary CG41 ($42.16 - $52.54 per hour) Competition Number VAC0002863 Posted Date 2024-11-14 Closing Date 2024-11-21 Demands, duties, qualifications Job SummaryThis position provides evidence-informed occupational therapy services to residents in long term care. The Occupational Therapist will utilize their knowledge of the physical, cognitive, social and emotional components of the person, daily living tasks and environment, to provide assessments and interventions appropriate for successful participation for the residents and their caregivers, using a Person/Environment Occupational approach. This is a challenging position, which requires an individual to practice independently and collaborate strongly with interdisciplinary team members. The OT will be responsible to precept Occupational Therapy students and offer other clinical education experience to students within NL Health Services. The successful applicant may be required to provide relief coverage in the acute care setting of Carbonear General Hospital.This position reports to the Regional Manager of Allied Health and maintains accountability to the Professional Practice Consultant for Occupational Therapy for professional integrity and practice issues.Job DemandsBy applying for this job, you acknowledge an understanding that regular requirements and demands ofthis job include (but are not limited to):Regularly lifts or moves objects up to 30 lbs. and assists, supports, pushes or pulls clients and equipment up to and over 50 lbs. Regularly stands and walks, and drives to and from sites/homes within the region. Occasionally uses hand tools and equipment that requires rapid physical movement and reflexes and controlled movement. Fine finger/precision is required on a regular basis when performing work on the computerVisual and auditory concentration is regularly required as well as higher than normal levels of attentiveness or alertness.Job QualificationsGraduate of a school or program of occupational therapy recognized by the board. Current licensure with the Newfoundland and Labrador Occupational Therapy Board. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with interprofessional team members, patients/residents/clients and their families in a one-to-one and group environment.Demonstrated effective written communication skills required for client documentation and report writing.Demonstrated effective time management skills. Demonstrated ability to direct, supervise and mentor Occupational Therapy Support Workers and students.Proven ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as a member of an interprofessional team. Proven ability to assume professional responsibility for safe, ethical and effective practice. A satisfactory record of work performance is required.- LocationCarbonear, NL
- Workplace information On site
- Salary$42.16HOUR hourly
- Terms of employment Permanent employmentPart time
- Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies 1 vacancy
- Source CareerBeacon #2124439
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