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Job Title:

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST, FT

Posted Date:

2024-11-20

Closing Date:

2024-12-01

Functional Discipline:

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY

Job Description

VACANCY DETAILS

VACANCY NUMBER: 38609CG

JOB TITLE: OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST, FT REPOST
STATUS: FULL TIME
DEPARTMENT: OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY
LOCATION: ST. CATHARINES SITE
HOURS OF WORK: 75 HOURS PER PAY PERIOD; MONDAY TO FRIDAY; WEEKENDS; STATS

POSTING DATE: 20 November 2024
CLOSING DATE: 01 December 2024

UNION: ONTARIO PUBLIC SERVICE EMPLOYEE'S UNION
WAGE RANGE: $40.36 TO $56.30 PER HOUR

POSITION OBJECTIVE:
Working to promote excellence, quality patient/client-centered care and high professional standards, the Occupational Therapist will be responsible for the provision and delivery of quality Occupational Therapy Services. The objective of the Occupational Therapist is to provide safe and competent care through the application of professional knowledge, the technical aspects of professional practice and the demonstration of compassion, professionalism and respect. Weekend coverage required. Mentorship available for new graduates.

QUALIFICATIONS:
o Registered with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario
o Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy
o Applies knowledge, skills, judgment and competencies required for safe, independent and interprofessional practice by meeting professional practice standards as outlined by the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario
o Applies NH values and professional practice standards to patient/client centred care and service
o Demonstrated commitment to patient/client centred care
o Demonstrated ability to perform assessments, develop quality patient/client programming, and facilitate patient discharge
o Demonstrated ability to support, explain, and instruct patients and their families in understanding the clinical procedures to facilitate optimum health status
o Evidence of effective organizational, interpersonal, communication, judgment and decision-making skills
o Integrates reflection, critical thinking, education and relevant practical experience in problem solving
o Evidence of accurate and timely documentation according to best practice guidelines
o Must be able to bend, reach, lift and transfer patients on a frequent basis throughout the day
o Ability to work effectively both independently and within an inter-disciplinary team
o Flexible, self-directed and able to work effectively with minimal supervision
o Working knowledge of computers and Microsoft Office Programs
o Proficiency in both official languages (English and French) will be considered an asset
o Consistent and regular attendance required

Questions, quoting the job posting number, may be directed to hrrecruit@niagarahealth.on.ca

We are especially interested in connecting if you...
Value diversity, equity and inclusion;
Are excited about being part of a respectful and hard-working team in the beautiful Region of Niagara;
Identify as a member of one or more of the following equity-deserving groups: Indigenous persons, racialized, persons with disabilities, persons of diverse sexual orientations and gender identities and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.
Have background or expertise in the healthcare environment, supporting patient care and providing extraordinary customer-service.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Niagara Health will provide accommodations through the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.

At Niagara Health, we are committed to advancing diversity, equity and inclusion. As a part of this work, we collect information on Ontario Human Rights Code grounds and non-Code grounds in order to: hire and retain diverse talent, prevent and/or address systemic barriers to access and opportunity, improve service delivery and programs and advance diversity and inclusion overall. All identification questions are optional and include a "prefer not to answer" option.

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