Job Description

Occupational Therapist

Locations: St. Catharines, Niagara Falls, Welland, Fort Erie Thorold and Grimsby
Full-time, Part-time, Job Sharing, Salaried and Independent Provider/Contractor roles available

Mentorship for New Graduates is Available

In this role of Occupational Therapist, you will provide community visits to assess abilities and needs of individuals while working with multidisciplinary teams and equipment vendors to facilitate function. Client groups receiving treatment may include pediatrics for in home or school services and/or adults with medical/health concerns.

Why you’ll love working here:

Electronic Documentation

Flexible scheduling options

Comprehensive health and dental benefit plans

Mileage compensation

Employee well-being perks

What you’ll do:

Work collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team consisting of healthcare workers and other community resources

Analyze physical, cultural, social and institutional environmental impact on occupational performance and engagement issues

Develop client centered plans with client, inter-professional teams and adjust services to reflect a client centered approach related to physical, social, cultural, institutional, and economic environment

Demonstrate effective and evidence-based problem solving and judgement to address client needs

Engage clients using a collaborative approach, building rapport and trust, achieving a mutual understanding and agreement related to services to be provided.

Maintain the knowledge, skills and attitudes to provide safe, efficient, effective service in all areas of practice by keeping abreast of changes in practice setting that affect scope of practice

Maintain professional client records related to client encounters and plans in compliance with ParaMed’s policies and the standards applied by the regulatory body or Occupational Therapy college.

What you bring:

Registration with the provincial College of Occupational Therapists (in good standing)

Accepting New Graduates Licensed

ADP authorization considered an asset

Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills

Knowledge of applicable community resources available for clients and families

Current certification (within the past 12 months) of First Aid and CPR

A valid driver’s license and have access to a reliable vehicle

Able to provide a current, clear Vulnerable Sector Screening (VSS)

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Time Type

Full time

Compensation Details

Compensation will be discussed during the recruiting process.

At Extendicare, we’ve spent more than 50 years dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for residents in our long-term care homes across Canada. When you join Extendicare, you become part of a compassionate, mission-driven team committed to creating a safe, supportive, and enriching environment for every resident we serve.

We provide competitive compensation that reflects the value of this role and the unique qualifications each candidate brings. Final salary offers are based on a variety of factors such as your skills, experience, education, and alignment with the responsibilities of this position.

Base salary is one component of our broader total rewards package. We offer a comprehensive suite of benefits designed to support your health, financial well-being, and long-term career growth. Your recruiter can provide more details about our total rewards offerings during the hiring process.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support certain stages of the recruitment process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing candidate responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment — every application is reviewed by a member of our team to ensure thoughtful and equitable consideration. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

Extendicare is an equal opportunity employer committed to respectful and inclusive hiring practices. We welcome all applicants, including those from equity-deserving groups, including Indigenous peoples, women, people with disabilities, and visible minorities.

Extendicare is committed to fostering an accessible, inclusive, and equitable hiring process. We will gladly accommodate the needs of applicants throughout all stages of the recruitment process upon request and in accordance with applicable legislation. If you require support during any stage of the process, email us at [email protected].

We acknowledge that the care we provide across Canada occurs on lands that have been cared for by many Indigenous peoples for generations. We recognize First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples and their enduring connection to this land, and the importance of respect and cultural safety in the work we do.

Occupational Therapist

Niagara Region

ParaMed