Job Description
- Planning, implementing, evaluating, and monitoring occupational rehabilitation programs as determined.
- Assessment, development and implementation of individual resident therapy treatment plans and interventions, MDS 2.0 assessments as required
- Recommends, constructs and /or provides adaptive equipment for residents
- Implements individual and /or group treatments for cognitive and/or perceptual dysfunctions according to time and resources available
- Evaluation of treatment outcomes achieved
- Active participation in operational improvement initiatives such as no restraint policy and falls prevention
- Acts as a member of the Interdisciplinary Team
- Providing Management Team and their care and service staff with clinical education and direction to resident care planning and delivery
- Working with external resources to procure appropriate equipment to meet the resident needs identified.
- Graduate of an approved school of Occupational Therapy, with a minimum of a degree certification
- Holds active registration with ACOT and CAOT or eligible for same
- 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
- Customer-focused attitude, with demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective team relationships with staff and residents
- Demonstrates the ability to teach, motivate and empower residents/staff
- Continuous mentorship, support for life-long learning and growth opportunities
- Opportunities for advancement and career growth within the organization
- A rewarding and meaningful work experience where you can enrich your life and the lives of others
- Employee Family Assistance Program
- Robust benefits package.
When you choose to build your career with Extendicare, you’re joining a team dedicated to making a difference. By focusing our energy on enriching the lives of our residents every day, we transform both the quality of their lives and the quality of our own work experiences.
Time Type:
Part time
At Extendicare, we’ve spent more than 50 years dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for residents in our long-term care homes across Canada. When you join Extendicare, you become part of a compassionate, mission-driven team committed to creating a safe, supportive, and enriching environment for every resident we serve.
We provide competitive compensation that reflects the value of this role and the unique qualifications each candidate brings. Final salary offers are based on a variety of factors such as your skills, experience, education, and alignment with the responsibilities of this position.
Base salary is one component of our broader total rewards package. We offer a comprehensive suite of benefits designed to support your health, financial well-being, and long-term career growth. Your recruiter can provide more details about our total rewards offerings during the hiring process.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support certain stages of the recruitment process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing candidate responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment — every application is reviewed by a member of our team to ensure thoughtful and equitable consideration. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
Extendicare is committed to fostering an accessible, inclusive, and equitable hiring process. We gladly accommodate the needs of applicants throughout all stages of recruitment and selection upon request.
