GAIN Community Team Occupational Therapist (Part-Time)

Mission Statement:  Understand the aspirations of seniors and respond with innovative supports. 

Vision Statement : Building inclusive communities where all seniors are connected to living their best possible life. 

Why Work With Us
At Senior Persons Living Connected (SPLC), your work makes a real difference in our communities. Our mission is to understand the aspirations of seniors and respond with innovative support so seniors can live their best possible life. 
We offer a supportive and inclusive workplace that values collaboration, professional growth, and work-life balance. By joining SPLC, you’ll work alongside passionate professionals, contribute to meaningful programs and services, and be part of an organization committed to positive social impact. 

What to expect when you join SPLC:

• Competitive Compensation and Benefits
• Rewarding career that supports meaningful work in our communities
• Training and Professional Development opportunities
• Healthy and safe working environment

Position: GAIN Community Team Occupational Therapist
Position Type: Part-Time Permanent (On-site)
Hours of work: 14 to 21 hours per week
Compensation: $40 Hourly
Reports to: Director of Care Services
Date posted:  January 15, 2025

Position summary:

This is a vacant position.
The Occupational Therapist in the Geriatric Assessment Intervention Network (GAIN) Community Team is responsible for providing assessment utilizing various standardized tools with clinical judgment and developing interventions for older adults and seniors affected by emotional, psychological and physical impact of aging.

Responsibilities:

• Participate as geriatric assessor in inter-professional Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment (CGA)
• Completes clinical triage for new referrals
• Data gathering and recording within all domains of Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment (CGA)
• Provides Clinical Care and Consultation Services to improve and/or maintain activities of daily living for frail older adults and seniors.
• Analyzes frail older adults and seniors’ capabilities and expectations related to life activities through observation, interviews and formal assessments
• In collaboration with the GAIN inter-professional team, establish care plans for patients.

Qualifications:

• University Degree in Occupational Therapy
• Registered and in good standing with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario
• Registration with CAOT (Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists) or OSOT (Ontario Society of Occupational Therapists) an asset
• Current CPR and First Aid Certification
• Two to three (2-3) years' working experience in the field
• Demonstrated extensive knowledge and skill working with individuals with various types of dementia, delirium, mental health, addictions, responsive behaviors and other neurological conditions.
• Experience and knowledge of working therapeutically with geriatric populations an asset
• Demonstrated sound knowledge of cognitive and mobility assessment tools
• Certification in Gentle Persuasive Approaches, PIECES or Montessori preferred
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) in English
• Proficiency in other languages desired (Armenian, Greek, Mandarin, Tamil, Hindi, Urdu etc.)
• Vulnerable Sector Check required
• A valid driver’s license and a car is required for home visits

 

Senior Persons Living Connected is an inclusive and diverse work environment. We encourage applications from all persons, including persons with disabilities. Accommodation will be provided upon request to our team at View email address on theapplicantmanager.com 

SPLC is committed to fair and transparent hiring practices. Hiring decisions are based on job-related qualifications, skills, and experience. Artificial intelligence tools are not used to screen, assess, or select applicants for this position. 

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While we thank all applicants for their interest, only those applicants selected for interview will be contacted.