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Union: Non-Union
Number of Vacancies: 1
Site: Toronto Rehab – University Centre
Department: Specialized Dementia Unit (5S)
Reports to: Manager, Allied Health
Work Model: On-Site
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Shifts: Weekdays
Status: Permanent Full-Time
Closing Date: October 17, 2025

Duties

• Plan, manage, evaluate and coordinate comprehensive individual programs for patients with moderate to advanced dementia and their families, within the context of an inter-professional practice model
• Education of patients, family, referring facilities and other community providers regarding care and behavioural support strategies of older adults with moderate to advanced dementia
• Use theoretical and empirical knowledge and the input of team members to plan and implement care for patients with moderate to advanced dementia and their families
• Provide occupational performance assessment, recommendations to patients, families, caregivers and team to optimize occupational performance
• Prescribe appropriate seating and wheelchairs
• Collaborate with team members in an inter-professional environment providing patient-focused care and comprehensive discharge planning
• Communicate effectively with patients and families, external agencies, vendors, and the community
• Participate in the clinical education of occupational therapy students
• Support the development and implementation of best practice models of occupational therapy
• Participate in Allied Health meetings and quality initiatives
• Provide evidence-based and patient-centered practice to patients seen

Additional Focus for This Role:

• Patient population includes individuals with moderate to advanced dementia who present with responsive behaviours, including verbal and physical expressions of risk
• Developing, implementing, and monitoring individualized behaviour management strategies in collaboration with the inter-professional team
• Cognitive assessment and treatment as part of comprehensive care
• Active involvement in discharge planning, aligned with a “home first” philosophy whenever appropriate

• Masters of Science degree in Occupational Therapy, or equivalent
• Current registration with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario (COTO)
• Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists’ membership, preferred
• Previous experience in an acute care hospital environment, preferred
• Excellent interpersonal, time management, and organizational skills
• Must be physically capable of performing the daily activities associated with patient care and occupational therapy treatment
• Demonstrated interest in working with older adults with cognitive and mental health challenges
• Experience in assessment and treatment of patients with dementia and associated responsive behaviours
• Demonstrated appropriate and effective written, oral, and nonverbal communication skills
• Computer literacy
• Authorization with the Assistive Devices Program (ADP) preferred; candidates without current authorization will be supported to pursue training/approval.

Why join UHN?

In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.

• Competitive offer packages
• Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP https://hoopp.com/)
• Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
• A flexible work environment
• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
• Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.

All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.

UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates.  Please ensure you check your email regularly.

Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.

UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.