Occupational Therapy Assistant Temporary PT Benevolence Care Centre at Park Place Seniors Living
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada -
Full Time


Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

23 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

24 Jan, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Occupational Therapy, Communication Skills, Microsoft Office, Mobility Assistance, Independence Support, Monitoring, Feeding Assistance, Equipment Repair, Professional Conduct, Teamwork, Physical Fitness, Reporting, Resident Care, Mental Health Support, Cleaning

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description
Part-Time - 0800-1200 JOB SUMMARY Reporting to the Occupational Therapist, the Occupational Therapist Assistant is responsible for assisting residents to regain and/or maintain an optimal level of independence, prevent deformity and/or decrease pain within the limits of the resident’s mental and/or physical ability. The Occupational Therapist Assistant will be responsible for day-to-day monitoring and reporting the resident's function, mobility, and response to programs. The Occupational Therapy Assistant will also assist with feeding residents if needed, equipment repair and provision, and cleaning. The Occupational Therapist Assistant will always demonstrate support of Park Place Policies and Procedures and conduct themselves in a professional manner. Qualifications: Recognized Therapy Assistant Diploma is an asset, but not required Experience working with seniors, the disabled, or those requiring mental health support is an asset Clear criminal record security clearance with vulnerable Sector included (no more than 6 months old) Must be physically fit, able to be on your feet for long periods of time Experience with Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel Effective written and oral communication skills in the English language Must be able to work independently, and as part of the interdisciplinary team Current Bi-Weekly Rotation: Week Thurs Fri Sat Sun Mon Tues Wed 1 D4 D4 x x D4 D4 D4 2 D4 D4 x x D4 D4 D4 Please note that only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Responsibilities
The Occupational Therapy Assistant assists residents in regaining and maintaining independence while monitoring their function and mobility. They also support feeding, equipment repair, and cleaning tasks.
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