OT (occupational therapist)

Work setting

• Work in employer's/client's home
• Various locations
• Relocation costs covered by employer
• Willing to relocate
• Home care and visiting care agency
• Rehabilitation centre and special health institution

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Analyse clients' capabilities and expectations related to life activities through observation, interviews and formal assessments
• Consult and advise on health promotion programs to prevent disabilities and to maximize independent function in all activities of life
• Develop and implement treatment programs
• Evaluate treatment progress
• Train and supervise staff
• Maintain clinical and progress reports
• Conduct research in occupational therapy

Supervision

• 5-10 people

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists Membership

Additional information

Security and safety

• Bondable
• Basic security clearance

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Walking
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Manual dexterity
• Repetitive tasks
• Work under pressure
• Physically demanding

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Values and ethics

Benefits

Health benefits

• Health care plan