Department: PT/OT Services

Status: Permanent, Full Time

Union Status: Non-Unionized

Reports to: Director of Care

Wage: $31.69 - $40.01 hourly, depending on experience

Make a Difference in Everyday Living
At Grandview Manor, we’re dedicated to enhancing the health, safety, and independence of

our residents. We are currently seeking a compassionate and skilled Occupational
Therapist to join our interdisciplinary care team.

As the Occupational Therapist, you’ll provide services to residents referred by our nursing

team, focusing on promoting mobility, preventing falls, managing pressure injuries, and

optimizing quality of life through personalized support and adaptive equipment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform seating and mobility assessments and prescribe appropriate equipment

• Coordinate funding requests through insurance or Red Cross programs

• Maintain wheelchair and specialty mattress functionality in collaboration with

maintenance

• Participate in pressure injury prevention via weekly wound care rounds

• Recommend falls prevention strategies and equipment

• Assess and provide hand splints, palm protectors, and other assistive devices

• Provide staff education on seating, positioning, and pressure care

• Liaise with Red Cross and local vendors for trial equipment, funding, and service

coordination

• Manage and oversee Red Cross Special Needs program equipment lifecycle

• Supervise and educate the Therapeutic Mobility Assistant on OT-related duties

• Maintain clear documentation and contribute to team communication

• Participate in ongoing education to ensure delivery of best-practice care

What You Bring:

✔ Education: BSc. or MSc. in Occupational Therapy from a CAOT/COTNS-accredited

institution

✔ Registration: Licensed and in good standing with the Nova Scotia College of

Occupational Therapists (COTNS) and CAOT

✔ Insurance: Must carry liability insurance to practice

✔ Skills:

• Strong clinical reasoning and assessment abilities

• Excellent communication and documentation skills

• Commitment to interdisciplinary teamwork

• Ability to educate and support staff in best practices

Why Join Grandview Manor?

You’ll be part of a warm, collaborative team in a community-focused care home. Your

expertise will have a meaningful impact on the lives of residents every day.

Apply Now

Ready to empower residents through mobility and independence? We’d love to hear from

you. Apply at careers@grandviewmanor.org