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Title posted on CareerBeacon - Occupational Therapist
Posted on October 06, 2024 by Employer details Shannex
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Job Number: J0724-0756 Job Title: Occupational Therapist Job Category: Allied Health Professionals (Dietitian, PT, OT, Social Work) Job Type: Permanent Full Time Work Location: Kiknu Number of Positions: 1 Share Facebook Twitter Email LinkedIn Job Description Kiknu, meaning "our home" in Mi'kmaq, will be Nova Scotia's first long term care home on a First Nation community. A residents-first approach to care and service will ensure Kiknu is supporting independence, promoting dignity and placing value on the choices for how elders want to live their lives. Shannex will act as the operating partner alongside the First Nations community of Eskasoni in the operation of this new home. Together, we will ensure the community delivers exceptional service and care while honouring Mi'kmaw culture, values and traditions. We are searching for an Occupational Therapist to join our Kiknu team based in Eskasoni, Nova Scotia. Meaningful Benefits You will be surrounded by supportive and talented team members who will make Kiknu a great place to live, work and visit. And at the end of every day, you will know you've made a measured difference in the lives of elders. Additional benefits include: Comprehensive health, vision, and dental benefits plan including an Employee and Family Assistance Program Life, travel, and other insurances Access to virtual healthcare 24/7 for FREE through the group health benefit plan Defined Contribution Registered Pension Plan (8.7% Kiknu matching) Vacation accrual (begins immediately) and travel insurance Free onsite parking Access to thousands of perks vendors and discounts through our WorkPerks program, including excellent discounts for apparel, restaurants, technology, fitness, travel, and tickets to some of your favorite sports and entertainment events Access to continuing education and training through Shannex's Centre of Excellence Opportunities to be part of sector innovation and continuous improvement initiatives Recognition and Rewards for service excellence and safety About the Opportunity Administers and interprets standardized and non-standardized tests and evaluations to assess resident with occupational therapy related concerns such as level of independence in activities of daily living, seating and mobility, swallowing and meal texture, pressure reduction and skin integrity, splinting Develops individualized treatment plans based on clinical records, observation, and referral; confers with interdisciplinary staff in regard to an overall treatment plan for residents Evaluates the progress of residents in relation to occupational therapy treatment provided through use of tests and observation; confers with nursing staff and physicians in regard to effectiveness of treatment Prepares progress reports, funding requests, and statistical reports relating to occupational therapy treatment program and resident needs and maintains treatment records as required Participates as a member of the interdisciplinary team; gives evaluation and progress reports on residents. Designs and produces adaptive equipment, utensils, splints or other orthotic devices as needed for use by residents; instructs resident and staff in the use of the equipment Coordinates management of facility equipment; contacts suppliers for service and maintenance of wheelchairs, geri chairs and power wheelchairs Provides staff training on ergonomics, seating assessment, skin integrity, equipment and other related topics as required About You In addition to placing high value on continuous improvement, collaboration and accountability, you bring: A Bachelors or Master of Science in Occupational Therapy, current registration with the Nova Scotia College of Occupational Therapists Knowledge of the principles and practices of occupational therapy, anatomy, physiology, and kinesiology as related to the practice of occupational therapy, the use of adaptive equipment, wheelchairs, positioning chairs, utensils and splints and knowledge of the- LocationEskasoni, NS
- Workplace information On site
- SalaryNot available
- Terms of employment Permanent employmentFull time
- Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies 1 vacancy
- Source CareerBeacon #2100658
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