Job Description

Location: Carbonear General Hospital
Occupational Therapy Support Worker (REPOST) (REVISED)
Long Term Care
Temporary, Full-Time (Until June 24, 2023 with possibility of extension)
06988RP1 Hours
75 bi-weekly (8 hour days)
Salary
CG-28 ($25.36 - $28.09 per hour)
Competition Number
2022004710
Posted Date
January 11, 2023
Closing Date
Open until filled. About Us
Eastern Health is the largest, integrated health authority in Newfoundland and Labrador employing approximately 13,000 dedicated employees and serving a population of more than 300,000 people. The authority offers the full continuum of health and community services including public health, long-term care, community services, hospital care and unique provincial programs and services. At Eastern Health we pride ourselves on providing the highest quality care and service possible to the people in our communities, in our region, and in the province. To do that, we employ qualified, competent and caring individuals who are dedicated to their professions and to our vision of Healthy People, Healthy Communities.
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. 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 Regional Manager Allied Health 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. 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.

• This is a reposted position. Those who have already applied need not reapply.

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 your 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 are happy to assist applicants requesting accommodation or support during the process. Please email employment@easternhealth.ca or call 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.