JOB POSTING #057-24
POSTING DATE: April 22, 2024
JOB TITLE: Occupational Therapist – Full-Time
INITIAL ASSIGNMENT: In-Home (SM IH OT-004)
BARGAINING AGENT: OPSEU
LOCATION: Sault Ste. Marie
LANGUAGE(S): English
EFFECTIVE DATE: Immediately
Home and Community Care Support Services North East offers a wide-range of quality health-care services and resources to support people of all ages at home, school or in community. In addition to planning, delivering and coordinating care for thousands of people each day in Northeastern Ontario, we also manage eligibility and admissions to long-term care homes, short stay respite, assisted living, and adult day programs. We need caring, motivated people who are driven to help others and make difference in their community, to join our multi-disciplinary team.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Occupational Therapist is responsible for the provision of occupational therapy services to Home and Community Care Support Services North East patients in order to maximize the patient’s function, independence, and safety in their respective environment.
QUALIFICATIONS
Occupational Therapists may qualify for a Rehabilitation Professionals Incentive Grant of $5,000 per year for three years which is paid by the Underserviced Area Program of the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care.
Home and Community Care Support Services North East is an equal opportunity employer. Personal information submitted will be used only for the purpose of determining suitability for this vacancy. All applicants are thanked for their interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
Individuals with a disability requiring accommodation during the application and/or the interview process should advise the recruitment contact so arrangements can be made.
Interested persons are invited to submit a cover letter and resume by visiting and applying through the organization website at:
North East Careers | Home and Community Care Support Services (healthcareathome.ca)
Please refer to posting number 057-24 when applying.
Home and Community Care Support Services has implemented a mandatory vaccination policy across the province that requires all staff to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Applicants being considered for employment will be required to provide proof of vaccination documentation confidentially to Human Resources upon hire. Any medical or human rights exemption requests will be reviewed and validated prior to an offer of employment.