Community Team Occupational Therapist

Position: GAIN Community Team Occupational Therapist
Mission Statement: Understand the aspirations of seniors and respond with innovative supports.

Vision Statement: Building inclusive communities where all seniors are connected to living their best possible life.

What to expect when you join SPLC:

Competitive Compensation and Benefits

Rewarding career that supports meaningful work in our communities

Training and Professional Development opportunities

Healthy and safe working environment

Position: GAIN Community Team Occupational Therapist (Full-time)
Hours of work: 35 hours per week
Date posted: March,15,2024
Reports to: Director of Care Services
Deadline: Until position is filled

Position summary: The Occupational Therapist in the Geriatric Assessment Intervention Network (GAIN) Community Team is responsible for providing assessment utilizing various standardized tools with clinical judgment and developing interventions for older adults and seniors affected by emotional, psychological and physical impact of aging.
Responsibilities:

1. Participate as geriatric assessor in inter-professional Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment (CGA)

Completes clinical triage for new referrals

Data gathering and recording within all domains of Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment (CGA)

2. Provides Clinical Care and Consultation Services to improve and/or maintain activities of daily living for frail older adults and seniors .

Analyzes frail older adults and seniors’ capabilities and expectations related to life activities through observation, interviews and formal assessments

In collaboration with the GAIN inter-professional team, establish care plans for patients

Education:

University Degree in Occupational Therapy

Registered and in good standing with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario

Registration with CAOT (Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists) or OSOT (Ontario Society of Occupational Therapists) an asset

Current CPR and First Aid Certification

Experience & Skills :

Two to three (2-3) years' working experience in the field

Demonstrated extensive knowledge and skill working with individuals with various types of dementia, delirium, mental health, addictions, responsive behaviours, other neurological conditions, and those who experience an acute behavioural change

Experience and knowledge of working therapeutically with geriatric populations an asset

Demonstrated sound knowledge of cognitive and mobility assessment tools

Certification in Gentle Persuasive Approaches, PIECES or Montessori preferred

Skilled at crisis intervention and assessment preferred

Initiative and adaptability skills

Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) in English

Proficiency in other languages desired (Armenian, Greek, Mandarin, Tamil, Hindi, Urdu etc.)

Others:

Vulnerable Sector Check required

A valid driver’s license and a car is required for home visits

Proof of full COVID-19 Vaccination or Medical Exemption Certificate required

Senior Persons Living Connected is a diverse work environment. We encourage applications from all persons, including persons with disabilities. Accommodation will be provided, if needed, in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and Accessibility for Ontarians Disability Act.