Description
Registered Occupational Therapist – Permanent – Full Time
The CHCN GAIN team is an interprofessional team of highly skilled geriatric clinicians that provide comprehensive geriatric assessments and specialized, goal-based care to older adults living with multiple, complex health conditions including frailty. Through evidence-informed and person-centred approaches, the team aims at helping clients with improving/maintaining their function & independence, thereby preventing hospitalizations and crises. Our services are provided at the clinic and in the community i.e., through home visits (where required).
The CHCN GAIN team comprises of a Nurse Practitioner, Care of the Elderly (COE) Physician, Occupational Therapist, Social Worker, Pharmacist, Behavioral Support Nurse, Personal Support Workers, Nurse Care Coordinator, and a Clinical Admin. The team is also supported by consultant Geriatricians and Geri-psychiatrists. The CHCN GAIN team is part of a broader network of 12 GAIN teams throughout the Central East Region of Ontario.
Position Summary
The GAIN Occupational Therapist:
- conducts triages, comprehensive geriatric assessments (including cognitive testing), and provides geriatric and discipline-specific expertise to support the development of collaborative care plans
- conducts discipline-specific assessments (including in-home OT assessments) and implements interventions to promote safety, functional independence, and rehabilitative/restorative potential
- supports clients and care partners with system navigation and following through with GAIN recommendations
- participates in case discussions and team meetings
- serves as a liaison between clients, care partners, and other service providers.
Experience
Qualifications/Experience
MSc Occupational Therapy or equivalent required
- Current Registration with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario required
- Previous experience in clinical work with older adults (65 and older)
- Experience working effectively as part of an interprofessional team
- Training in P.I.E.C.E.S.™, U-First!™, or Montessori Methods for Dementia ™.
Core Competencies
Knowledge
- Fundamental understanding of physiological and biopsychosocial mechanisms of the aging processes, geriatric syndromes, and the impact of frailty
- Knowledge of the various domains of comprehensive geriatric assessment
- Knowledge of different cognitive testing tools and functional assessment tools
- Advanced understanding of dementia and the ability to assess the unique impact of the disease
- Demonstrated knowledge of best practices for dementia, delirium, depression and other mental health issues, and their effect on clients, families and/or care partners
- Knowledge of community resources.
Clinical Skills
- Works to full OT scope of practice
- Demonstrated skill in working with older adults with significant functional deficits and communication challenges (e.g., cognitive impairment, sensory impairment, behavioral problems, neurological deficits, or ethno-cultural pluralities)
- Demonstrated skills in conducting in-depth assessments to support care planning and effective clinical decision-making
- Maintains complete, accurate and timely records to ensure continuity of client care
- Employs cognitive assessment tools in a standardized and consistent manner.
Collaboration and Communication
- Ability to work independently and co-operatively in a busy interprofessional environment
- Participates in quality improvement activities and is an active member on selected committees and/or working groups at CHC-N
- Responds to inquiries in a timely fashion
- Demonstrated computer skills including the ability to use clinical documentation software and other electronic communication tools
Professional and Work Ethics
- Adheres to the Mission, Vision, and Values of CHC-N
- Ensures practices consistent with ethical standards outlined by the College of Occupational Therapists
- Demonstrates respect for patient’s privacy and confidentiality
- Proven good attendance record, organizing and prioritizing work effectively.
Other Position Requirements
- Fluency in English is required
- Police clearance documentation will be required for employment
- Must possess a valid driver’s license and have regular access to an insured vehicle as the position may require travel throughout Northumberland.
Apply
Please submit your résumé and cover letter, including pay expectations to careers@porthopechc.ca quoting position Registered Occupational Therapist in the subject title no later than May 31, 2023.
