Job Description

Location: Waterford Hospital

Occupational Therapy Support Worker
Mental Health & Addictions Program
Temporary, Full Time (until May 5, 2025, with the possibility of extension)
07230RP1
Hours 75 bi-weekly (8 hour days)
Salary CG-28 ($25.87 - $28.65)
Competition Number 2023004350
Posted Date 14 July 2023
Closing Date 21 July 2023

About Us
Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services (NL Health Services) brings together five former separate health entities - Eastern Health, Central Health, Western Health, Labrador-Grenfell Health, and the Newfoundland and Labrador Centre for Health Information. The creation of a provincial health authority was announced following recommendations from Health Accord NL.

NL Health Services is responsible for delivering health and community services to more than 528,000 people living in Newfoundland and Labrador and employs over 21,000 people. NLHealthServices.ca

Job Summary
The Occupational Therapy Support Worker works under the clinical direction and supervision of the Clinical Occupational Therapists to provide Occupational Therapy Services to clients. The Occupational Therapy Support Worker\'s duties may include maintaining an inventory of wheelchairs, seating components, bathroom equipment and other adaptive aids, ordering supplies and equipment setting up seating systems for individual patients under the direction of the occupational therapist, and occasionally fabricating adaptive equipment. This is a unique position and will require a skillset to complete frequent seating maintenance of various seating systems. The Occupational Therapy Support Worker will carry out individual and groups interventions with clients as directed by the Occupational Therapist, engaging clients in day-to-day occupations in self-care productivity and leisure. The Occupational Therapy Support Worker will be responsible to precept occupational therapy support worker students and offer other clinical education experiences to students within Eastern Health.
This position reports to the Division Manager and maintains accountability to the Regional Professional Practice Consultant for Occupational Therapy for professional integrity and practice issues.

Job Demands
By applying for this job, you acknowledge an understanding that regular requirements and demands of this job include (but are not limited to):
Regularly lifts or moves objects less than 10 lbs, up to 25 lbs. Regularly uses various tools to complete seating maintenance. Also required to lift and move patients (or may utilize a mechanical lift).
Regularly there is a requirement to physically handle materials for the set up and running of activities.
Constantly required to stand or walk for extended periods and occasionally required to drive to clients\' homes or community buildings to assist with therapy or to facilitate activities.
Regularly required to work in a variety of body postures such as awkward or cramped positions, bending, kneeling and stretching and sometimes requiring strength and endurance.
Occasionally operates machinery, equipment, and hand tools that require controlled fine finger work and precision.
Regularly required visual and auditory concentration.

Job Qualifications
Graduation from High School or equivalent.
Successful completion of an approved/recognized Occupational Therapy Assistant or Rehabilitation Assistant Program is required.
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with others to meet patient goals and overall delivery of occupational therapy services.
Ability to utilize clinical judgment, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
A satisfactory record of work performance is required.

If this is an internal posting only, only applicants of the Eastern Health NAPEHS Regional Bargaining Unit will be considered. If this is an internal and external posting, all applications will be accepted and preference will be given to those qualified candidates who are internal to the Eastern Health NAPEHS Regional Bargaining Unit.

Apply online at https://employment.easternhealth.ca

Upon successfully applying for a vacancy then you will receive a confirmation email. If you do not receive this email please contact Recruitment 777-7777 ext 5-2 immediately

To become a part of our team, please submit an up to date resume/cover letter or application form online, clearly demonstrating how you meet the required qualifications. Include your current mailing address, day-time contact number, e-mail address, competition and employee number if applicable.

Contact Information for Recruitment Related Inquiries:

Telephone: (709) 777-7777 (5-2) or 1-800-563-3693
Email: employment@easternhealth.ca. Applications/resumes are not accepted at this email address.

If you are no longer interested in the position, you can withdraw your application by emailing employment@easternhealth.ca as soon as possible.

Eastern Health is committed to inclusive and barrier-free recruitment, selection, and onboarding processes. We will be happy to work with applicants requesting support during the process. If you have any questions, feel free to contact our Recruitment Line at 777-7777 press 5 then press 2 (long distance 1-800-563-3693) outlining how we can help.

EXTERNAL APPLICANTS: We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. The successful candidate will be required to provide a satisfactory Certificate of Conduct from the RCMP or local Police (Vulnerable Sector Check may be required), educational documents, registration/licensure if applicable and Social Insurance Number.

Eastern Health