GAIN Community Team Occupational Therapist (Full-Time)
- Toronto, ON, Canada
- Scarborough, ON, Canada
Compensation: $40 Hourly · Full-time
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- Pay
- Compensation: $40 Hourly
- Job type
- Full-time
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- Working hours
- 35 hours per week
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Mission Statement: Understand the aspirations of seniors and respond with innovative supports.
Vision Statement: Building inclusive communities where all seniors are connected to living their best possible life.
Why Work With Us
At Senior Persons Living Connected (SPLC), your work makes a real difference in our communities. Our mission is to understand the aspirations of seniors and respond with innovative support so seniors can live their best possible life.
We offer a supportive and inclusive workplace that values collaboration, professional growth, and work-life balance. By joining SPLC, you’ll work alongside passionate professionals, contribute to meaningful programs and services, and be part of an organization committed to positive social impact.
What To Expect When You Join SPLC
Position Type: Full-time Permanent (On-site)
Hours of work: 35 hours per week
Compensation: $40 Hourly
Date posted: May 20, 2025
Reports to: Director of Care Services
Date Posted: January 15, 2026
Position Summary
This is a vacant position.
The Occupational Therapist in the Geriatric Assessment Intervention Network (GAIN) Community Team is responsible for providing assessment utilizing various standardized tools with clinical judgment and developing interventions for older adults and seniors affected by emotional, psychological and physical impact of aging.
Responsibilities
SPLC is committed to fair and transparent hiring practices. Hiring decisions are based on job-related qualifications, skills, and experience. Artificial intelligence tools are not used to screen, assess, or select applicants for this position.
Please submit your application by visiting our website at www.splc.ca/careers
While we thank all applicants for their interest, only those applicants selected for interview will be contacted.
Department: GAIN Community Team
This is a full time position
Vision Statement: Building inclusive communities where all seniors are connected to living their best possible life.
Why Work With Us
At Senior Persons Living Connected (SPLC), your work makes a real difference in our communities. Our mission is to understand the aspirations of seniors and respond with innovative support so seniors can live their best possible life.
We offer a supportive and inclusive workplace that values collaboration, professional growth, and work-life balance. By joining SPLC, you’ll work alongside passionate professionals, contribute to meaningful programs and services, and be part of an organization committed to positive social impact.
What To Expect When You Join SPLC
- Competitive Compensation and Benefits
- Rewarding career that supports meaningful work in our communities
- Training and Professional Development opportunities
- Healthy and safe working environment
Position Type: Full-time Permanent (On-site)
Hours of work: 35 hours per week
Compensation: $40 Hourly
Date posted: May 20, 2025
Reports to: Director of Care Services
Date Posted: January 15, 2026
Position Summary
This is a vacant position.
The Occupational Therapist in the Geriatric Assessment Intervention Network (GAIN) Community Team is responsible for providing assessment utilizing various standardized tools with clinical judgment and developing interventions for older adults and seniors affected by emotional, psychological and physical impact of aging.
Responsibilities
- Participate as geriatric assessor in inter-professional Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment (CGA)
- Completes clinical triage for new referrals
- Data gathering and recording within all domains of Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment (CGA)
- Provides Clinical Care and Consultation Services to improve and/or maintain activities of daily living for frail older adults and seniors.
- Analyzes frail older adults and seniors’ capabilities and expectations related to life activities through observation, interviews and formal assessments
- In collaboration with the GAIN inter-professional team, establish care plans for patients
- University Degree in Occupational Therapy
- Registered and in good standing with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario
- Registration with CAOT (Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists) or OSOT (Ontario Society of Occupational Therapists) an asset
- Current CPR and First Aid Certification
- Two to three (2-3) years' working experience in the field
- Demonstrated extensive knowledge and skill working with individuals with various types of dementia, delirium, mental health, addictions, responsive behaviours, other neurological conditions, and those who experience an acute behavioural change
- Experience and knowledge of working therapeutically with geriatric populations an asset
- Demonstrated sound knowledge of cognitive and mobility assessment tools
- Certification in Gentle Persuasive Approaches, PIECES or Montessori preferred
- Skilled at crisis intervention and assessment preferred
- Proficiency in other languages desired (Armenian, Greek, Mandarin, Tamil, Hindi, Urdu etc.)
- Vulnerable Sector Check required
- A valid driver’s license and a car is required for home visits
SPLC is committed to fair and transparent hiring practices. Hiring decisions are based on job-related qualifications, skills, and experience. Artificial intelligence tools are not used to screen, assess, or select applicants for this position.
Please submit your application by visiting our website at www.splc.ca/careers
While we thank all applicants for their interest, only those applicants selected for interview will be contacted.
Department: GAIN Community Team
This is a full time position
More about this job
Responsibilities
Conduct geriatric assessments, clinical triage, and comprehensive data gathering for older adults, using standardized tools, observation, interviews, and clinical judgment. Provide care and consultation to support daily living, and collaborate with the interprofessional GAIN team to develop patient care plans.
Requirements
Requires a university degree in Occupational Therapy, current registration in good standing with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario, CPR and First Aid certification, and two to three years of relevant experience. Candidates should have expertise supporting older adults with dementia, delirium, mental health and neurological conditions, and behavioural changes; a valid driver’s license and car are required for home visits.
Skills
- Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment
- Clinical Triage
- Occupational Therapy
- Activities of Daily Living Assessment
- Clinical Care and Consultation
- Care Planning
- Cognitive Assessment
- Mobility Assessment
- Dementia Care
- Delirium Care
- Mental Health Support
- Addiction Support
- Crisis Intervention
- Interprofessional Collaboration
- Clinical Documentation
Benefits
- Competitive Compensation
- Benefits
- Training and Professional Development
- Healthy and Safe Working Environment
- Work-Life Balance
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Categories
- Healthcare
- Social Services
Keywords
- Occupational Therapy
- Geriatric Assessment Intervention Network
- Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment
- Clinical Triage
- Standardized Assessment Tools
- Clinical Judgment
- Activities Of Daily Living
- Frail Older Adults
- Dementia
- Delirium
- Mental Health
- Addictions
- Responsive Behaviours
- Neurological Conditions
- Acute Behavioural Change
- Cognitive Assessment
- Mobility Assessment
- Gentle Persuasive Approaches
- PIECES
- Montessori
- Crisis Intervention
- College Of Occupational Therapists Of Ontario
- Canadian Association Of Occupational Therapists
- Ontario Society Of Occupational Therapists
- CPR
- First Aid
- Vulnerable Sector Check
- Home Visits
- Interprofessional Team
- Care Planning