Occupational Therapist

  • St. Catharines
  • Paramed
Description In this role of Occupational Therapist, you will provide community visits to assess abilities and needs of individuals while working with multidisciplinary teams and equipment vendors to facilitate function. Client groups receiving treatment may include pediatrics for in home or school services and/or adults with medical/health concerns.Why you’ll love working here:Best in class training and development programsFlexible scheduling optionsComprehensive health and dental benefit plansCompany paid mobile devicesMileage compensationEmployee well-being perksWhat you’ll do:Work collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team consisting of healthcare workers and other community resourcesAnalyze physical, cultural, social and institutional environmental impact on occupational performance and engagement issuesDevelop client centered plans with client, inter-professional teams and adjust services to reflect a client centered approach related to physical, social, cultural, institutional, and economic environmentDemonstrate effective and evidence-based problem solving and judgement to address client needsEngage clients using a collaborative approach, building rapport and trust, achieving a mutual understanding and agreement related to services to be provided.Maintain the knowledge, skills and attitudes to provide safe, efficient, effective service in all areas of practice by keeping abreast of changes in practice setting that affect scope of practiceMaintain professional client records related to client encounters and plans in compliance with ParaMed’s policies and the standards applied by the regulatory body or Occupational Therapy college.What you bring:Registration with the provincial College of Occupational Therapists (in good standing)Accepting New Graduates LicensedADP authorization preferredStrong critical thinking and problem-solving skillsKnowledge of applicable community resources available for clients and familiesCurrent certification (within the past 12 months) of First Aid and CPRA valid driver’s license and have access to a reliable vehicleAble to provide a current, clear Vulnerable Sector Screening (VSS)#ParaMed HNHBTime Type:Full timeJoin us as we continue our 40-year tradition to help people live better and provide the most compassionate care possible! Join a winning team and let’s succeed together!ParaMed Home Health Care accommodates the needs of job applicants throughout its recruitment and selection processes upon request.