Occupational Therapist Jobs

CarePartners is one of Ontario’s largest, most reputable and well-established accredited home health care providers, providing nursing, personal support, home support, palliative, therapy and rehabilitation support services for patients of all ages across urban and rural Ontario. We visit approximately 80,000 patients each year in homes, schools, clinics, workplaces and retirement homes, spread across 14 branches and 21 nursing clinics.

We continuously innovate to meet patient needs with specialized (award-winning) care programs and technology, including virtual care and AI.

If you are looking for flexible scheduling, look no more. CarePartners can provide you with more time for a better work-life balance!

We are currently looking for someone to join our dynamic Rehabilitation Team in the role of Occupational therapist. We are currently hiring Full time, Part time and Casual employees. We are actively expanding our therapy/rehabilitation program and are looking for professionals who want to be a part of this exciting growth.

• Interprofessional collaboration with our Professional Practice Research & Education Team
• Inspiring leadership and opportunities for professional growth
• Competitive salary, comprehensive health and dental benefits
• Supportive & dedicated Safety Health & Wellness team & Pandemic Response team
• Flexible scheduling supporting employee work life balance
• Employment perks such as Employee Assistance Program, Perkopolis, Rewards Points

Our Occupational Therapists provide a critical role in providing high quality patient care

• Strong assessment skills and the ability to participate in effective treatment programs
• Works independently and as an integral member of an interdisciplinary care team
• Develops and maintains an effective Care Plan with respect to Community Health Services, independently or in cooperation with the Home and Community Care Support Services (HCCSS)
• A reliable vehicle for some regular travel
• Master’s Degree (or equivalent) degree in Occupational Therapy from a recognized university
• Works with the patient on appropriate time-specific, measurable goals and outcomes in collaboration with the care team
• Provide one-on-one therapeutic support with clients
• French language skills are an asset
• Registration with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario
• Performs other duties as required
• Excellent English verbal and written communication skills
• Promotes independence of the client in the home and in the community
• Provides coordination, supervision, and coaching to the Community Support Workers in the field
• Proven computer skills, including email, MS Word and Outlook, work scheduling systems
• Professional assessment of patients in the community and in their homes
• Provides active guidance for workplace Health and Safety
• Clear Background and Vulnerable Sector Check

In addition to providing home-based health care, CarePartners also serves the community through clinics, transitional care units, and provides relief in retirement homes and shared care settings. Through our Community Nursing Services outreach program, we’ve been organizing staff-led medical care and clinics in countries with poor access to health care since 2009.

CarePartners welcomes and encourages applicants from people with disabilities. Candidates can request accommodations at any time in the hiring process.

CarePartners is one of Ontario’s largest, most reputable and well-established accredited home health care providers, providing nursing, personal support, home support, palliative, therapy and rehabilitation support services for patients of all ages across urban and rural Ontario. We visit approximately 80,000 patients each year in homes, schools, clinics, workplaces and retirement homes, spread across 14 branches and 21 nursing clinics.

We continuously innovate to meet patient needs with specialized (award-winning) care programs and technology, including virtual care and AI.

Nurses working for us in community not only experience flexible scheduling and work-life balance, but they also appreciate the home care setting, where they develop meaningful relationships with patients, while preserving patient dignity and privacy.

Working within an extremely supportive and collaborative environment focused exclusively on quality of patient care, community nurses have the chance to exercise their full scope of practice, pursue specialization and champion innovative, award-winning health care programs.

We are looking for RNs and RPNs who desire great flexibility in their schedules.

Part-Timel position in the St. Catharines area.

Professional Fulfillment

• Continuing education, certification and training
• Flexible hours, autonomy over your schedule and a variety of assignments
• Competitive wage grid that recognizes nursing skillset
• PAID MILEAGE
• Practice within your full nursing scope

Support

• Incredibly supportive, caring and inspiring culture
• Comprehensive orientation and hands-on mentoring from experienced, caring staff
• Up-to-date mobile devices with current scheduling and virtual technology

Added Value

• To protect our patients, we require a current vulnerable sector check and a clear background check
• Opportunities to volunteer in countries with limited access to healthcare
• CPR Certification
• Robust Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family members
• Developing and maintaining an effective Care Plan with respect to Community Health Services, independently or in cooperation with the Home and Community Care Support Services (HCCSS).
• Providing services in a variety of settings which may include in-home, clinic, retirement home or school
• Current College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) registration in good standing
• Working with patients (both in-person and virtually) to provide exceptional nursing services
• Exceptional interpersonal skills
• Communicating and liaising with patients, family members and others within the interdisciplinary care team
• Health & dental benefits, plus retail discounts and recognition rewards
• Registered Nurse (RN) or Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) degree or diploma
• Current immunization record including 2 step TB test
• A valid driver’s license and vehicle as regular travel is required
• Excellent English verbal and written communication skills
• Performing other clinical duties as required
• A strong desire and commitment to making a difference in the lives of our patients

In addition to providing home-based health care, CarePartners also serves the community through clinics, transitional care units, and provides relief in retirement homes and shared care settings. Through our Community Nursing Services outreach program, we’ve been organizing staff-led medical care and clinics in countries with poor access to health care since 2009.

CarePartners welcomes and encourages applicants from people with disabilities. Candidates can request accommodations at any time in the hiring process.