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Join the Northwood team!
We are looking for a dynamic individual to be a part of our team. We are accepting applications for a Term (12 Month - with possible extention) Occupational Therapist/Healthy Workplace Advisor.
3000.00 Sign on Bonus Available
Responsible to the Associate Director, People Services
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Occupational or Physiotherapy Therapy
- Current member in good standing with relevant professional college
- Current CPR and First Aid Certification
- Three to five years of relevant work experience
- Experience in disability management preferred.
- Proficiency in MS Office
- Works by Provincial Acts and other legislation including OH&S, WCB Act, and Human Rights
- Ability to develop and maintain strong working relationships both internally and externally
- Knowledge of the following: Body Mechanics (e.g., safe lifting), Risk Management Procedures, Provincial Acts and Legislation, Safe Client Handling Tools and Equipment
- Strong verbal, and written communication and assessment skills
- Adult education experience (an asset)
- Ability to meet expectations of regular and consistent attendance within the corporate standard of 4%
- Ability to demonstrate safe work practices and lift to 44 lbs
- Ability to travel between sites and work outside of regular business hours on occasion.
Major Responsibilities:
- Occupational health and safety of employees of Northwood
- Facilitates stay and work and return to work initiatives and plans
- Develops injury prevention strategies
- Completes ergonomic assessments & functional assessments
- Provides support to program area Managers and Staff as a content expert i.e. safe client/resident handling train-the-trainer.
- Provides support to program area Managers and Staff as a content expert i.e. safe client handling, participates in SCH/PACE train-the-trainer and supports training when required
- Tasks:
- Leads and provides resources to support Occupational Health and Safety Committees including evidence based reports and injury analysis reports (incident and WCB reporting).
- Leads and works in conjunction with the co-chairs of the Organisational Health and Safety Committee on external Labour Board Inspections.
- Responsible for creating Organisational Health and Safety Action Plan in line with recommendations from the Labour Board, follows up on progress with oversite at the Organisational Health and Safety Committee
- Participated in Organisational Health and Safety Inspections across work location (in conjunction with OH&S Committee)
- Responsible for providing WCB/Injury/Incident reporting as part of the quality improvement plan Scorecards and board reporting on a quarterly basis
- Completes ergonomic assessments in offices, department sites and in client homes and provides recommendations.
- Manages return to work processes including accommodation due to disability, medical limitations.
- Maintains partnerships and liaises with treating health professionals and Workers' Compensation Board (WCB) Case Managers.
- Responsible for WCB case management in work location and will provide cover across all Northwood Sites if needed.
- Responsible for working with WCB on reducing claim costs across Northwood companies in line with the Provincial Return to Work/Stay at work Program.
- Collaborates with outside partners as needed to support employee health (i.e. maintains contact with vendors and OTs in community).
- Develops, implements and evaluates education and awareness programs such as ergonomic assessments, injury prevention and departmental safety training.
- Liaises with Aware NS, WCB and other health and safety organizations in relation to best practice initiative and training across the organisation that benefits employees, managers and services.
- Provides advice to managers regarding disability management and occupational health and safety concerns.
- Participates as a member of committees as required
- This is not an exhaustive list, other duties as part of this position maybe required depending on operational requirements and changes.
Salary / Benefits: As per the Northwood Scale
Hours: 64 hours bi-weekly - 8 Hour shifts
Northwood is proud to be an inclusive employer who encourages diverse applicants. We thank all applicants however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Competition Number:
A92-24EXT