Provides documented evidence of own performance and maintenance of skills with appropriate continuing professional development activities consistent with the position.

Responsible for maintaining a Department of Healthcare Professions (DHP) Continuing Professional Development Profile for licensure (Occupational Therapy Technician License).

Responsible for maintaining up to date mandatory training requirements (e.g. BLS & AED, fire safety etc.)

Participates in service activities that contribute to excellence in outcomes, a positive patient experience and a healthy professional environment.

Contributes to the achievement of clinical quality outcome indicators and patient satisfaction. 

Participates in quality improvement activities linked to occupational therapy strategic priorities and professional practice model. 

Participates in the promotion and maintenance of effective communication and teamwork. Treats colleagues, patients, and visitors with dignity and respect at all times.

Actively welcomes and where appropriate provides support and participates in orientation activities for new staff.

 Participates in a learning environment e.g. departmental meetings, journal club, in-service education etc.)

Responsible for completing supervision agreements, readiness for supervision sessions and maintaining accurate supervision records.

Notifies clinical senior in a timely manner of scheduled and non-scheduled staff absence, collaborating with appropriate colleagues to minimize disruption to service and patient care.

  Follows all organizational policies and procedures.

Clinical/Administrative

Maintains a safe, patient environment within departmental clinic/treatment rooms and spaces in line with infection control standards. This includes: organizing, cleaning, tidying all work areas, reviewing equipment and stock available in clinical areas, replacing equipment and topping up stock as required for patient care

Ensures equipment is clean and in safe working order for patient care. Assists with the preparation of patient spaces for therapy session, including equipment preparation.

ransports supplies, equipment and other miscellaneous items as specified by the clinical team in compliance with relevant organizational policies.

Manages and operates unit or clinic based equipment (for which he/she has received training), in a safe and effective manner.

Participates in scheduled maintenance and cleaning of equipment, reporting any equipment or safety concerns immediately, completing work orders for equipment repairs, as necessary.

Assists with the procurement of new equipment and stock items under the supervision of the occupational therapist/clinical staff.

Responsible for day to day management of the occupational therapy equipment loan pool:

o  Responsible for organization of equipment, reporting of equipment failures, management of equipment loan log 

o  Keeps track of equipment returns and follows up with therapists where appropriate

o  Issues and completes return of equipment under the supervision of therapist and provides ongoing education regarding the equipment loan process to current and new staff 

Assists with departmental clinical operations as required.

Bachelor’s Degree in a Healthcare or Science related field
2+ years of experience in a similar role
Experience working with disabled or injured populations
Experience in the sewing and fabrication of soft custom (e.g. neoprene) splints
Understanding of child development
Allied Health certification from recognized institution.
Current Basic Life Support certification

3 months contract
Can Start ASAP