Temporary Occupational Therapist

• a. Accident prevention and reporting unsafe work conditions, b. Knowledge of emergency procedures and regulations, c. Using skills, supplies and equipment safely and appropriately, d. Utilizing infection control procedures
• Committing to Resident safety and to our “culture of safety” as per the Park Place Strategic Directions and Home goals.
• Presents in-services (e.g. Mobility) and/or attends in-service and other educational programs as required to maintain current clinical competence and knowledge.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Health & safety responsibilities

• Responsible to read, understand and comply with Park Place’s and provincially-mandated Occupational Health and Safety policies and safe work practices.
• Involved in all aspects of the
• Health and
• Safety
• Program including:
• Uses safe work procedures,
• Promotes health and safety policy and awareness
• Makes safety suggestions.
• Reads OHS minutes posted.
• Responsible to take every reasonable precaution to protect the safety of Residents, self, other workers and the public.
• Reports any near miss, injury, and accident or equipment damage to supervisor immediately and completes required reports.
• Corrects and/or reports unsafe conditions.
• Sets a good example.

Qualifications

• And experience:
• Graduate of an approved school of occupational therapy
• Two (2) years recent related experience, preferably as an occupational therapist working with the elderly.
• Current practicing registration with the applicable provincial registering body

Skills and abilities

• Communicates fluently in English both verbally and in writing.
• Teamwork and
• Collaboration: Demonstrates ability to work together with others toward shared goals and desired outcomes.
• Professionalism: Demonstrates ability to effectively establish professional working relationships with Residents and their families as well as members of the care team aiming for excellence in Residents’ care.
• Communication: Demonstrates ability to communicate effectively with Residents, families, the public, medical staff, and other members of the interdisciplinary team. Ability to intervene effectively to resolve conflict and manage stress and work pressure.
• Equipment: Demonstrates applicable computer skills and knowledge of nursing-related care equipment utilization and management

Equipment used: Computer, facsimile, and photocopier

Physical demands

• Extensive standing, walking, bending, lifting, and stooping. In an average day the employee spends approximately 5 to 7 1/2 hours walking and standing. Lifts a maximum of 50lbs., frequently lifting and/or carrying of 20lbs. Must be able to manage stressful work situations with dexterity HEALTH AND SAFETY RISKS –
• Environment
• Physical: Strain on shoulder, neck, and back, eye strain/injury, electrical shock
• Environmental: Draught, dust exposure, working alone situation, using equipment with moving parts
• Chemical:
• Cleaning and disinfectants
• Biological: Exposure to communicable diseases i.e., colds, influenza,
• GI,
• Covid-19
• Radiation:
• Minimal
• High
• Risk
• Element: Ergonomics and psychological related to Resident exercise programs and interaction with Residents

Physical demands

• May be required to sit for a long period of time.
• Normal speech, vision, hearing is necessary
• Must be physically able to lift to 25 lbs.
• Sitting 70%, Standing 5%, Walking 20%

OTHER

• Demonstrates an awareness of accident and injury prevention
• Adheres to safe work practices and procedures
• Promotes and fosters our workplace Health and Safety Program for a safe environment for co-workers, Residents, families, Visitors, and volunteers
• Responsible for maintaining self-wellness and reduced absenteeism
• Promotes, encourages, and demonstrates excellent customer relations and consistently shows courtesy, caring, understanding, compassion and respect for Residents, Families, Visitors, co-workers and Volunteers

Skills and abiliites

• Ability to communicate fluently in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrated organizational, communication skills required
• Must be able to establish and maintain cooperation with all personnel and maintain harmonious relations with clients and families.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position
• Must be able to work in many varied stressful situations
• Must be able to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to operate related equipment.
• Must have a Criminal Records check completed.

• The successful applicant for this job posting must provide satisfactory proof, or have such proof on file, that they have received the COVID-19 vaccination and any required COVID-19 booster vaccination.
• This requirement shall be waived if the applicant has not received the vaccination due to any legislated protected human rights grounds.
• In such a case, and upon presentation of sufficient proof, the [Employer] shall make reasonable attempts to accommodate the applicant to carry out their role where possible recognizing that the health and safety of other employees and residents will be a priority.
• APPLY TO Devonshire Seniors Community 1808 Rabbit Hill Rd.
• Edmonton, AB T6R 3H2 (780) 665 – 8050

A current and clear criminal records check is required for all new employees