Occupational Therapist (Full Time) - Leduc

Occupational Therapist

At Extendicare, we believe that working as a team and celebrating achievements creates an environment that allows us to reach our potential. As a valued member of our team, you will provide direct care to residents in accordance with policies, procedures and work routines.

This position is for our Leduc Home, located in Leduc, Alberta.

Available opportunities include: Full-Time

We are pleased to offer a Signing Bonus Eligibility of $15,000.

What you'll be doing

• Planning, implementing and monitoring rehabilitation programs as determined
• Assessment, development and implementation of individual resident therapy treatment plans and interventions, completion of MDS assessments as required
• Evaluation of treatment outcomes achieved
• Active participation in operational improvement initiatives such as least restraint policy, and falls prevention
• Providing Household Leaders and their care and service staff with clinical education and direction to support resident care planning and delivery
• Acts as a member of the Interdisciplinary Team
• Participates in resident assessments and determines appropriate intervention and equipment needs.
• Ordering equipment to meet Resident needs.

What you bring

• Graduate of approved school of Occupational Therapy, currently registered or eligible for registration with College of Occupational Therapists of Alberta
• Good standing with Alberta College of Occupational Therapists (ACOT)
• AADL (Alberta Aids to Daily Living) Authorizer preferred
• Experience working in long term care preferred.
• Proficiency with computer applications Microsoft Office and internet. Experience with MDS 2.0 desirable, familiarity with software PointClickCare an asset
• Demonstrate the ability to teach, motivate and empower residents/staff.
• Customer-focused attitude, with demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective team relationships with staff and residents

Extendicare is a leading provider of care and services for seniors throughout Canada. Through our network 123 owned and operated long-term care homes, as well as our home health care operations serving more than 10,000 patients annually, we provide people with the care they need wherever they call home. Our qualified and highly trained workforce of 22,000 individuals are united by a dedication to quality care and by our vision for a future where everyone in Canada has access to the care and support they need to live their best lives.

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Extendicare and affiliated organizations including our partner homes in Extendicare Assist, accommodate the needs of job applicants throughout its recruitment and selection processes upon request.