Job Description
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
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. The Occupational Therapist in collaboration with members of the GAIN inter-professional team will maintain, restore or increase frail older adults and seniors' ability to live independently and safely in the community. The OT will also complete specialized assessments/interventions for concerns related to overall physical function, cognition, mobility and responsive behaviours.
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)
- Identification of patient/family goals and coordinated care planning. Patient and family interview utilizing strength-based and person-centered approach
- Implements care plans in collaboration with patient and caregiver/s to maximize independence at the highest level possible
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
- Develops intervention programs to address patients’ functional capacity related to self-care, productivity and leisure activities, and home safety
- Consult and advise on health promotion programs to prevent disabilities and to maximize independent function in all activities of life
- Collaborates with GAIN partners including other GAIN teams and community resources to consult about patients and to carry out interventions (i.e. home safety, mobility aids, cognitive interventions for safety in the home, assistive technology etc.)
- Educates patients and/or their caregivers to promote functional independence and enable the patient to achieve and maintain optimal health outcomes
- Staying up-to-date on relevant literature to assist team in choosing and utilizing appropriate cognitive assessment tools based on need
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.
While we thank all applicants for their interest, only those applicants selected for interview will be contacted.:
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