Join us as a Occupational Therapist

Facility: Ocean View Continuing Care Centre
Location: Eastern Passage, Nova Scotia
Job Category: Occupational Therapist (OT)
Position Available: Part time 0.6 FTE & 0.5 FTE

Facility Description:

For over 50 years, Ocean View has been dedicated to our mission to provide person-directed care with compassion and grace. We work to enhance the lives of those we serve, ensuring a supportive environment for our 171 residents.

At Ocean View we are committed to our employee’s well being as well as providing a healthy work-life balance through our Employee and Family Assistance Program, Personalized Assistance Health (PATH), ongoing Guarding Minds Initiatives, and promoting opportunities for education and professional development.

Your work at Ocean View will be meaningful as a part of our diverse team which includes professionals from nursing, clinical dietetics, physiotherapy, recreation therapy, social work, spiritual care, occupational therapy, long-term care assistants, and an active volunteer program.

With a 4:1 care funding model, modern technology, optimized scheduling, and plans for a new facility, we are continually evolving to enhance our care and workplace culture.

We also take pride in our volunteer-run on-site café, offering lunch, snacks, and coffee. Additionally, Ocean View is located in a vibrant community with over 20 local shops and restaurants, creating a dynamic and engaging environment for both staff and residents.

Job Summary:

The Occupational Therapist is responsible for the day-to-day management and effective delivery of quality occupational therapy services for residents with chronic, rehabilitative, and palliative health care needs.  The OT provides direct care to a wide variety of adults using a problem solving approach and in accordance with the standards, guidelines, and scope of occupational therapy to facilitate individualized resident care.

Qualifications:

• Clinical Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited school of Occupational Therapy
• Member in good standing with the College of Occupational Therapists of Nova Scotia (COTNS) and the Nova Scotia Organization of Occupational Therapists (NSSOT).  Membership with or eligible for membership with the Candaian Association of Occupational Therapists
• Demonstrated clinical experience providing OT assessments and interventions with adults and seniors
• Demonstrated leadership, clinical reasoning, and creative problem-solving and analytical skills
• Preferred 3-5 years experience working as a clinical OT, minimum 2 years experience in LTC
• Excellent interpersonal skills.  Ability to interact effectively with residents and staff.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Team player with a passion for leading others to excel.
• Experience working with a diverse and aging clientele is preferred.

We Offer:

• Free on-site parking
• Paid breaks, vacation and holidays
• Life insurance, Extended Health & Dental Benefits
• Defined Benefit Pension Plan
• A supportive interdisciplinary work environment
• Professional growth development through internal and external training and education
• Leadership development

Salary: Commensurate with Experience

Hours of Work: The regular hours of work for this position are intended to be 8:00 am to 4:00 pm Monday through Friday. Given the scope and responsibility of the role, there may be a need to flex hours outside this range.

Please be aware that OVCCC is a pet friendly environment.

Please note: if the full application form is not completed with all applicable information, your application will not be reviewed.