Occupational Therapist - Full-time
Description
Requisition Details:
Program: Occupational Therapy, CAPABLE & Employee Support
Work Schedule: Days
Number of Hours Bi-weekly: 75
Location: The service area includes Annapolis and Kings Counties
This is a hybrid remote opportunity. Work locations will vary, and travel is required within the service area. When not delivering services, you may work from home and/or the VON office.
VON is currently seeking Occupational Therapists to join the VON team!
Occupational Therapists will be supporting two innovative programs, CAPABLE and the Employee Support Program.
The Community Aging in Place, Advancing Better Living for Elders (or CAPABLE) program aims to enhance the functional mobility, independence, and safety of economically disadvantaged adults aged 65 and above who remain independent and in their own homes. Online training and support are provided to become a certified CAPABLE clinician.
Our Employee Support Program provides workplace safety training to nurses, CCAs, and other care workers who deliver home care services. The Occupational Therapist collaborates with home care organizations, their occupational health and safety teams, and employees to assess needs, address concerns, and develop recommendations to prevent injuries and ensure smooth return-to-work transitions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Demonstrates knowledge, skills and attitudes as outlined in the Occupational Therapy standards and guidelines for evidence-based practice in order to assess, plan, and evaluate progress (for potential discharge) and document a patient plan of care within a patient-centred approach to therapy goals
- Assesses the client's ability to function safely in the home/community environment
- Assesses clients from a holistic approach, i.e. mental health status, social contacts, and spiritual and physical needs that may potentially impact the patient's ability to maintain independence in a home environment
- Develop a client-centred plan with the client and healthcare team
- Provides education and recommendations to clients pertaining to the therapy goals
- Monitors client outcomes and progression toward therapy goals
- Modifies client's care plans as required based on patient outcomes
- Documents client outcomes and current care plans in the electronic patient chart according to the funder and College of Occupational Therapists of Nova Scotia guidelines
- Completes and updates the written care plan (electronic copy) with information collected from the patient, his/her family and any other healthcare or educational professionals involved
- Demonstrates professional code of conduct/communication with all members of the health team as per VON guidelines and policy
Education, Designations and Experience:
- Masters in Occupational Therapy (or degree prepared occupational therapy education prior to 2008)
- Valid registration with COTNS and associated liability insurance
- Membership with the Nova Scotia Society of Occupational Therapists is preferred
- Experience in a health care environment (i.e. long-term care, acute medicine, rehab unit, rehab clinic, community visiting program)
- Demonstrates knowledge of community resources preferred
- Experience with patients who have musculoskeletal challenges is an asset
- Detailed knowledge of the healthcare system and service delivery model used
Other:
- Must have a personal vehicle and possess both a current driver's license and proof of vehicle insurance
- A current and original copy of a satisfactory Criminal Records Check is required
- A Vulnerable Sector Search and/or Child Abuse Registry Check may be required
- Must be able to wear Personal Protective Equipment
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities: Attention to detail; Lift and carry using appropriate lifting techniques; Bend, push, pull, grip, reach, kneel, crouch using good body mechanics; Walk, sit, stand, climb stairs; Hand movements.
VON Canada is committed to meeting the needs of persons with disabilities and to providing accessibility accommodations for candidates who require them. If you are in need of accessibility support, please visit our website at https://www.von.ca/en/accessibility for further details.
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