ABOUT US

St.Amant supports over 5,000 people in Manitoba with developmental disabilities, autism and acquired brain injury. We are a not-for-profit organization that offers a wide range of supports for adults, children and their families. Our over 2,000 staff follow a person-centred approach and adapt to the needs of each person and each family. St.Amant is guided by its core values of Collaboration, Hospitality, Excellence and Respect.
Position Summary and Scope of Service:
St.Amant’s core values reflect a strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. St.Amant maintains ongoing commitment to recruiting a diverse and talented workforce, which is paramount to supporting the vibrant community we serve.
St.Amant is fully accredited and offers outreach and residential services to individuals with developmental disabilities and Autism. St.Amant utilizes an interdisciplinary team approach, drawing on a full range of professional services, to assist individuals to achieve and maintain optimal levels of personal development and independence.
As an active member in Clinical Services, the Occupational Therapist participates in the assessment development and implementation of solutions to improve people’s quality of life and increase independence.
This OT position will be working with adults living in the community with the diagnosis of developmental disabilities or Autism. Travelling will be required in Winnipeg and neighbouring Manitoba communities. OT supports a person-centred and family centered approach to service. Consultative services are provided. OT promotes processes which support self-determination and the development of skills and competencies of individuals and care providers. The OT is responsible for the evaluation, effectiveness and efficiency of interventions to ensure outcomes that are positive and beneficial to clients
The Occupational Therapist will develop and implement a plan for services while ensuring adherence to St.Amant Mission and Values, policies and professional regulations.

EDUCATION:

• Graduate of an accredited university program in Occupational Therapy

Duties include:

• Assess and document the clients’ physical, sensory, cognitive and social needs and abilities; develop and implement appropriate treatment interventions
• Integrate treatment goals and interventions that align with age-appropriate programming and the home living environments
• Provide necessary demonstrations and training to individuals and care givers who will be carrying out Occupational Therapy recommendations
• Ensure the provision of special devices and technology by working in consultation with funding agencies, commercial dealers, rehabilitation engineers and orthotics as required
• Provide for the maintenance and modification of special devices/technology by monitoring equipment and working with the Clinical Assistants, technicians or external service providers
• Develop and monitor individualized or group programs/procedures
• Ensure the involvement of an individual’s support network including direct care givers and family members (where applicable) in the assessment and intervention process
• Ensure there is appropriate consent related to intervention and exchange of information and reviews this regularly
• Ensure that a service plan and timelines are specified for the intervention/transition process
• Consult effectively with other supports and services to ensure coordination of planning
• Document and maintain client files in a format consistent manner with program protocol and timelines
• Ensure clinical outcomes are monitored, documented and shared
• Report and document all high risk or potentially high-risk situation according to Policy
• Evaluate new products and equipment to meet client specific needs
• Develop or construct material for client use or supervise a Clinical Assistant or Technician (where applicable) assigned to this function
• Develop clinical specialties/competencies in accordance with priority needs of the clients
• Incorporate a research informed approach towards the delivery of servic