OT (occupational therapist)

Education:

Bachelor's degree. or equivalent experience.

Work setting:

Rehabilitation centre and special health institution.

Tasks:

• Analyse clients' capabilities and expectations related to life activities through observation, interviews and formal assessments.
• Consult and advise on health promotion programs to prevent disabilities and to maximize independent function in all activities of life.
• Develop and implement treatment programs.
• Evaluate treatment progress.
• Maintain clinical and progress reports.

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses :

Licensure by provincial or territorial authorities.

Transportation/travel information:

Own transportation. Willing to travel.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

• Attention to detail.
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking.
• Fast-paced environment.
• Walking.
• Standing for extended periods.
• Bending, crouching, kneeling.
• Ability to distinguish between colours.
• Manual dexterity.
• Repetitive tasks.
• Work under pressure.
• Physically demanding.

Personal suitability:

• Client focus.
• Excellent oral communication.
• Excellent written communication.
• Flexibility.
• Initiative.
• Judgement.
• Organized.
• Reliability.
• Values and ethics.

Government programs:

Recognized employer.

Experience:

1 year to less than 2 years.

Health benefits:

• Dental plan.
• Health care plan.
• Vision care benefits.