Description
SUMMARY OF THE POSITION
The occupational therapist evaluates the functional abilities of a user, determines and implements a treatment and intervention plan, develops, restores or maintains abilities, remedies incapacities, minimizes handicaps, and adapts the environment in order to promote optimal autonomy. She/he participates in clinical teaching.
SPECIFIC FUNCTIONS
In addition to clinical requirements, the individual may be called upon to participate in regional projects.
REQUIREMENTS
Education:
• Must hold a master's degree in occupational therapy;
• Member of the Ordre des ergothérapeutes du Québec (OEQ).
Experience:
• Two (2) years of clinical experience as an occupational therapist in various fields and programs;
• Experience in community interventions and coordination of service plans is an asset;
• Experience working with individuals, families and community organizations;
• Experience in an indigenous environment is an asset.
Knowledge and abilities:
• Ability to adapt and be flexible to change in a clinical setting;
• Ability to collaborate with team members and good communication skills, both oral and written;
• Integrate cultural safety into practice, coaching and transfer of learning;
• Ability to integrate Eeyou Istchee culture, values, traditions and teachings into programs and services whenever possible;
• Knowledge of professional standards, clinical practice guidelines and legislation;
• Good understanding of health issues as they relate to functional rehabilitation;
• Excellent research skills and ability to apply evidence-based practice to clinical situations in an Aboriginal context;
• Autonomy, discretion and empathy.
LANGUAGE
• Fluent in English;
• Fluency in Cree or French is an asset.
