Job Description
Long Term Care Homes
Serving a diverse urban and rural population of more than 475,000, Niagara Region is focused on building a strong and prosperous Niagara. Working collaboratively with 12 local area municipalities and numerous community partners, the Region delivers a range of high-quality programs and services to support and advance the well-being of individuals, families and communities within its boundaries. Nestled between the great lakes of Erie and Ontario, the Niagara peninsula features some of Canada’s most fertile agricultural land, the majesty of Niagara Falls and communities that are rich in both history and recreational and cultural opportunities. Niagara boasts dynamic modern cities, Canada’s most developed wine industry, a temperate climate, extraordinary theatre, and some of Ontario’s most breathtaking countryside. An international destination with easy access to its binational U.S. neighbour New York State, Niagara attracts over 14 million visitors annually, as well as a steady stream of new residents and businesses.
At Niagara Region, we value diversity - in background and experience. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We aspire to hire and grow a workforce reflective of the diverse community we serve. By doing so, we can deliver better programs and services across Niagara.
We welcome all applicants! For more information about diversity, equity, and inclusion at Niagara Region, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion - Niagara Region, Ontario or email related questions to diversity@niagararegion.ca. To send input on reducing barriers in the current hiring process, please email myhr@niagararegion.ca
For the Region's full employee equity statement, Working at Niagara Region - Niagara Region, Ontario.
Please note that effective February 12, 2023 mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations are no longer required as per the Niagara Region’s amended COVID-19 Vaccination Policy. As a result, you will not be required to submit verification of your vaccination status before starting employment with the Niagara Region. However, the Niagara Region continues to reserve the right to reintroduce vaccination requirements in the future if necessary to respond to changing public health advice and\or government direction. The Niagara Region continues to strongly encourage everyone to remain up-to-date with vaccinations.
Salary Pending Review
Reporting to the Director Resident Care (DRC), the Occupational Therapist is responsible to provide comprehensive assessments and treatment to residents within the LTC home. This is done through the completion of assessments, administration of diagnostic tests and observations, individual treatment planning, ongoing evaluation of client progress and goals, and integration of treatment recommendations within a case planning model. Provides occupational therapy intervention, consultation and acts as a professional resource to a diverse team. Works according to all applicable standards, acts and governing bodies.
- Bachelors Degree in Occupational Therapy.
- Masters degree in Occupational Therapy.
- Must be registered as a member of the Ontario College of Occupational Therapists.
Knowledge
- Minimum of 4 years current, relevant experience in a LTC setting or similar setting.
- Knowledge of and experience with Dementia Care and dealing with Responsive Behaviours an asset.
- Knowledge in Gerontology, Alzheimer’s disease, related dementias an asset.
- Demonstrated proof of mentoring, training, and coaching others
- Point Click Care knowledge an asset
- Provide comprehensive occupational therapy assessments and treatment in LTC environments through the completion of a psychosocial assessment, administration of diagnostic batteries/tests and observations, individual treatment planning, ongoing evaluation of client progress and goals, and integration of treatment recommendations within a case planning model.
- Perform clinical evaluation, including admission assessments.
- Complete full clinical documentation and input statistical information related to all client activities that meet departmental, provincial, and professional standards of practice and documentation policies.
- Provides daily direction to the Rehabilitation workers in the LTC home.
- Provides technical expertise and direction.
- Works collaboratively with all staff in the LTC home to plan, implement, train, advise, coach, and evaluate, on occupational therapy.
- Acts as a mentor to staff as Subject Matter Expert.
- Work alongside staff observing and assisting, providing in the moment coaching.
- Addresses any staff concerns through ongoing performance management.
- Works collaboratively with Management.
- Provides regular communication for the staff, residents, and families to discuss strategies and supports.
- Works with the leadership team to identify potential risks, and appropriate mitigation measures and precautions.
- Regularly meets with interdisciplinary team and participates in debrief sessions.
- Regularly attend and actively participate in staff and intake meetings, coordinate treatment plans with other team members.
- Observes and assists with care, providing in the moment coaching and feedback. Responsible for addressing any observed culpable behaviour of staff and consulting with managers on related investigations.
- Provide individual counselling and intervention to enable LTC clients to identify strengths and problems, establish goals and plans to reach them.
- Identification of appropriate equipment need of residents.
- Provide education on independence of activities of daily living, wheelchairs, and adaptive aides.
- Document assessment and treatment intervention as per guidelines establishes by College of Occupational Therapists.
- Evidence based decision making - Comply with any relevant legislation, regulations, and mandatory guidelines.
- Plan and provide work-related supportive services, such as assistance with grooming and personal hygiene.
- Organize, plan, structure and lead individual and group social and recreational activities to structure clients’ time, increase social experiences, and provide opportunities to practice social skills and receive feedback and support.
- Policy and Program Planning, Implementation and Evaluation -Cooperate and participate in program evaluation and research.
- Attends case conferences regarding their assigned or referred cases or LTCH’s
- Implement and evaluate the effectiveness of the care plans and make changes as required.
- Plan, coordinate, manage & evaluate the resident's care plan working with the resident/substitute decision maker, physicians, nursing & interdisciplinary team, and contracted service providers/external resources
- Participates in Interdisciplinary Care Conferences as needed.
- Utilizes standardized tools in the areas of assessment, implementation, and evaluation of resident needs.
- Maintains timely, accurate and complete records, and assessments
- Develops and sustains a plan of care to meet the assessed needs and interests of the individual resident
- Documents in Point Click Care as required.
Special Requirements
- In accordance with the Corporate Policy and applicable Legislation/Regulation(s), the position requires the incumbent to undergo a Police Record Check and submit a satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Check, as well as complete any subsequent declaration or check as required by legislation/Act, regulation, and/or policy.
- Must maintain ability to travel in a timely manner to other offices, work locations or sites as authorized by the Corporation for business reasons.
- Compliance with any requirements, including immunization and screening measures, of the infection prevention and control program as required by applicable legislation/Act, regulation or policy;
- Staff are required to be screened for Tuberculosis in accordance with the applicable legislation/Act
- Regional staff strive to enable the strategic priorities of council and the organization through the completion of their work. Staff carry out their work by demonstrating the corporate values.
Currently scheduled 35 hours per week, day shifts. This posting will be used to recruit 2, full-time, permanent Occupational Therapists to support the 8 Long-Term Care Homes that Niagara Region operates.
The Niagara Region proudly offers a competetive benefits package including
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision care
- Pension Plan
- and more!
Uncover the wonder of the Niagara Region and join a team dedicated to meeting tomorrow’s challenges TODAY!
Let us know why you would be an excellent team member by submitting your online application.
We thank all candidates for their interest however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
If you require an accommodation for the application process in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, the alternate formats for contacting us are as follows:
- Email: myhr@niagararegion.ca
- Phone: 905-980-6000 or 1-800-263-7215
- Bell Relay: 1-800-855-0511
- In-person: Sir Isaac Brock Way, Thorold, ON L2V 4T7 – Human Resources Department
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