Job Description:
In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of Hola Support, everyone’s safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at Hola Support as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.
Reporting to the Manager or designate, and working as part of an interdisciplinary team, plans, organizes, implements and evaluates rehabilitation care for Participants with assistive technology, chronic, acute, palliative or rehabilitative health care needs in the community setting.
Duties and responsibilities include assessing, treating and educating Participants and consulting and liaising with other health care professionals. The Occupational Therapist follows a model of Person-Centered care to maintain a continuum of occupational therapy services to promote and maintain optimal functional independence in a safe home environment.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor of Occupational Therapy
Two (2) years of recent related experience
Skills And Abilities
- Ability to provide a Person-Centered holistic approach to care.
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to work independently, organize workload and establish priorities.
- Ability to work effectively as part of an inter-disciplinary team.
- Knowledge of community dynamics, agencies and resources.
- Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
- Ability to operate related equipment.
- Ability to work independently and show initiative
- Ability to deal effectively with a wide range of community and facility contacts.
- Ability to demonstrate sound professional judgment, empathy, tact and integrity.
- Excellent assessment, care planning and coordination skills.
