Park Place Seniors Living·Edmonton, Alberta
The OTA implements rehabilitative treatment plans and programs under the direction of an Occupational Therapist to meet resident needs. Responsibilities include providing functional skills training, managing adaptive equipment, and documenting resident progress.
Benevolence Care Centre 9810 165 St NW, Edmonton AB
0.5 FTE position. The hours are from Monday to Friday 8am - 1200 noon.
In accordance with the vision and values of Park Place Senior Living (PPSL) and under the clinical direction of an Occupational Therapist, the Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) functions as a member of the interdisciplinary team in meeting the needs of the resident. The Occupational Therapy Assistant carries out the rehabilitative treatment plans and programs and assists the therapist in monitoring and evaluating residents' progression. The Occupational Therapy Assistant will ensure a commitment to Resident Safety and to our "culture of safety" as per the Strategic Directions of Park Place Seniors Living.
1. Carries out the designated components of a rehabilitative treatment plan and/or program as directed by an Occupational Therapist such as strengthening, range of motion (ROM), ambulation training, self-care activities, seating and positioning. 2. Contributes to the overall evaluation of the resident identifying and reporting verbally and in writing observable social, emotional, cognitive, physical and functional factors which might impact the resident's therapeutic program and progress; observes and reports cognitive and functional changes, concerns and/or changes to residents' condition to designated clinician. Records and reports relevant data for interpretation by the therapist. Provides input into the planning, implementation, modification and evaluation of the rehabilitative treatment plan and/or program. 3. Demonstrates the techniques of activities to residents as directed by the therapist, such as the use of prescribed treatment/adaptive devices such as splints, wheelchairs, walkers, modified eating utensils and other equipment as required. 4. Assists in modification of seating, mobility and assistive devices. Sets up and adapts equipment such as changing wheelchair backs and adjusting wheelchair height as instructed by the therapist. 5. Provides functional skills training to residents and families in activities of daily living, mobility and communication; demonstrates the use of assistive devices and assists with power wheelchair mobility training as directed by the therapist. 6. Prepares and applies therapeutic treatment modalities as assigned such as ice packs. 7. Maintains therapy equipment and supplies by methods such as cleaning equipment following established infection control procedures and maintaining inventories. Provides input regarding purchase of new equipment and supplies, general maintenance and repair of equipment. 8. Completes required reports and documentation such as written resident reports, supply requisitions and workload statistics. 9. Performs clerical duties such as answering the telephone, making appointments, filing charts, relaying messages, and recording data such as resident contact time as required 10. Provides equipment and/or supplies to residents as directed by the therapist. 11. Participated in departmental meetings, resident conferences and quality improvement initiatives as requested. 12. Attends education/in-service programs as required 13. Contributes to quality of care and safety assurance and improvement by participating in PPSL site committees. 14. Participates in quality improvement/performance measurement initiatives and processes 15. Performs other related duties as assigned.
decision-making skills • Clinical Competence: Ability to problem-solve clinical issues through demonstration
Computer, facsimile and photocopier
Physical
DEMANDS:
The Occupational Therapy Assistant's position requires lifting, walking, reaching, bending, pushing, standing and sitting.
In an average day, the employee spends 2 to 6 hours standing or walking.
Lift a maximum of 20 lbs.
Must be able to manage stressful situations with competing priorities.
Requires dexterity and hand-eye coordination.
Candidates must have completed a recognized Rehabilitation Assistant Program or possess an equivalent combination of education and experience. Proficiency in English communication and the physical ability to perform lifting and mobility tasks are required.
Market context
Occupational therapy roles in Alberta are often tied to long-term care, rehabilitation, and community settings, where demand can rise as employers look for clinicians who can support complex patient needs. These positions are competitive because approved OT education, Alberta registration, and preferred experience with MDS/RAI and long-term care can narrow the candidate pool. Review the AI-summarized job requirements and benefits on this platform to save research time, then confirm your registration status and highlight any MDS/RAI or long-term care experience in your application.
