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Occupational Therapist - Chatham Kent
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Job Description
Occupational Therapist
Location: Chatham Kent
Open for Part-time or Casual
Sign on Bonus Available
In this role of Occupational Therapist, you will provide community visits to assessabilitiesand needs of individuals while working with multidisciplinary teams and equipment vendors tofacilitatefunction. Client groups receiving treatment may include pediatrics forin homeor school services and/or adults with medical/health concerns.
Whyyou’lllove working here:
Electronic Documentation
Flexible scheduling options
Comprehensive health and dental benefit plans
Mileage compensation
Employeewell-beingperks
Whatyou’lldo:
Work collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team consisting of healthcare workersand other community resources
Analyze physical, cultural,socialand institutional environmental impact on occupational performance and engagement issues
Develop clientcenteredplanswith client, inter-professional teamsand adjust services to reflectaclientcenteredapproach related to physical, social, cultural,institutional,and economic environment
Demonstrate effective andevidence-basedproblem solving and judgement to address client needs
Engage clientsusing a collaborative approach, building rapport and trust, achieving a mutual understanding and agreement related to services to be provided.
Maintainthe knowledge,skillsand attitudes to provide safe, efficient, effective service in all areas of practice by keeping abreast of changes in practice setting that affect scope of practice
Maintainprofessional client records related to client encounters and plans in compliance withParaMed’spolicies and the standards applied by the regulatory body or Occupational Therapy college.
Whatyou bring:
Registration withthe provincial College of Occupational Therapists (in good standing)
Accepting New Graduates Licensed
ADP authorizationconsidered an asset
Strongcritical thinking andproblem-solvingskills
Knowledge of applicable community resources available for clients and families
Current certification (within the past 12 months) of First Aidand CPR
A valid driver’s license and have access to a reliable vehicle
Able to provide a current, clear VulnerableSectorScreening (VSS)
We are committed to providing an accessible and inclusive hiring process. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
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Time Type
Part timeCompensation Details
Compensation will be discussed during the recruiting process.As the leading home care provider in the country, ParaMed Home Health Care, has proudly been helping Canadians live better at home since 1974.
When you join ParaMed, you become part of a caring community of over 12,000 dedicated professionals committed to delivering compassionate, person-centred care.
We provide competitive compensation that reflects the value of this role and the unique qualifications each candidate brings. Final salary offers are based on a variety of factors such as your skills, experience, education, and alignment with the responsibilities of this position.
Base salary is one component of our broader total rewards package. We offer a comprehensive suite of benefits designed to support your health, financial well-being, and long-term career growth. Your recruiter can provide more details about our total rewards offerings during the hiring process.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support certain stages of the recruitment process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing candidate responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment — every application is reviewed by a member of our team to ensure thoughtful and equitable consideration. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
ParaMed is committed to fostering an accessible, inclusive, and equitable hiring process. We gladly accommodate the needs of applicants throughout all stages of recruitment and selection upon request.
