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Occupational Therapist - Integrated Comprehensive Care Program
@ St. Joseph's Home Care
Hamilton, Ontario
Overview
St. Joseph's Home Care is hiring a full-time occupational therapist for its community-based adult program, supporting clients with complex medical needs transitioning from hospital to home. The work covers functional assessment, individualized treatment planning, caregiver education and interdisciplinary care coordination. The posting states paid mileage and travel time, pay in lieu of benefits and vacation, and an hourly rate that is negotiated.
Pay:
$31.16–$50.62 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Évaluer les fonctions cognitives, physiques, perceptuelles et émotionnelles
- Élaborer et mettre en œuvre des plans de traitement individualisés
- Former les clients et les proches aidants
- Coordonner la planification du congé avec l'équipe interdisciplinaire
- Superviser le personnel OTA/PTA
Requirements summary:
- Baccalauréat ou maîtrise en ergothérapie (maîtrise privilégiée)
- Inscription à l'Ordre des ergothérapeutes de l'Ontario (COTO)
- Certification BCLS/HCP à jour
- 1 à 3 ans d'expérience clinique, dont soins de cas complexes
- Expérience en soins à domicile et communautaires (un atout)
Tools & skills
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · jazzhr
- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-05
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-06
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-06
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Allied health |
| Experience | 1+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: none · ground: moderate |
| Work setting | Client sites, Home |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer moderate |
| Languages | English, French |
| Licences & certifications | BCLS/HCP |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required), Master’s degree (preferred) |
| Fields of study | Occupational Therapy |
| Perks mentioned | Employee discount |
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St. Joseph's Home Care
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Full company description
Powered by Unstoppable Compassion. Proud member of St. Joseph’s Health System. Since 1921 St. Joseph’s Home Care has provided high quality, values-based home and community services in a spirit of compassion and dedication. We have evolved from a nursing agency to offering a much broader range of services and our steadfast commitment to delivering exemplary client-focused care to the Hamilton community continues. Our efforts to live our quality promise were rewarded in 2014 when SJHC achieved Accreditation with Exemplary Standing. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StJosephsHomeCare/
- LinkedIn followers
- 615
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 100
- Reported office locations
- 170 Ogilvie St, Dundas, Ontario L9H 0C6, CA
- Business categories
- Health Care
- Communities
- Home Services
- Medical
- Other recorded names
- St. Joseph's Home Care
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 0
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
Powered by Unstoppable Compassion. Proud member of St. Joseph’s Health System. Since 1921 St. Joseph’s Home Care has provided high quality, values-based home and community services in a spirit of compassion and dedication. We have evolved from a nursing agency to offering a much broader range of services and our steadfast commitment to delivering exemplary client-focused care to the Hamilton community continues…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Hospitals and Health Care |
| Company size | 201-500 employees |
| Headquarters | Dundas, Ontario |
| Organization type | Nonprofit |
| Year founded | 1921 |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 14 |
| View page |
Position Type: Full Time / Part Time | Community-Based | Adult Population
This position is for a current vacancy
About Us
At St. Joseph's Home Care we’re dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality care to clients transitioning from hospital to home. Our interdisciplinary team supports individuals with complex medical needs, helping them regain independence and thrive in their own environments.
Position Summary
As an Occupational Therapist, you’ll play a vital role in helping clients achieve and maintain their highest level of functional independence. You’ll assess, plan, and implement personalized rehabilitation programs, working closely with clients, families, and healthcare teams to ensure safe, effective, and meaningful care.
This role is ideal for a compassionate, innovative, and collaborative professional who thrives in a dynamic home and community care setting.
What You’ll Do
Clinical Responsibilities:
- Conduct holistic assessments of cognitive, physical, perceptual, and emotional function
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans
- Educate clients and caregivers on therapy goals, exercises, and adaptive equipment
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams for discharge planning and care coordination
- Supervise OTA/PTA staff and mentor students as needed
- Support clients with complex medical conditions in their homes
Safety & Quality:
- Follow infection control protocols and ensure safe use of equipment
- Promote client safety and participate in safety audits and initiatives
- Maintain clean and organized therapy spaces
Administrative & Program Support:
- Document care activities and maintain accurate client records
- Assist with scheduling, referrals, and program development
- Participate in quality improvement and professional development initiatives
What You Bring
Education & Credentials:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy (Master’s preferred)
- Registered with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario (COTO)
- Current BCLS/HCP certification
Experience:
- 1–3 years of clinical experience (required)
- Experience with complex medical conditions and mobility support (required)
- Home and community care experience (preferred)
- Familiarity with mobile work tools and EMR systems
Skills & Attributes:
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Creative problem-solving and critical thinking abilities
- Team-oriented with a client-centered approach
- Committed to equity, inclusion, and continuous learning
Why Join Us?
- Supportive, inclusive, and mission-driven work culture
- Opportunities for mentorship and professional growth
- Meaningful work that makes a real difference in people’s lives
- Flexible, community-based work environment
- Paid Mileage and Travel Time
- % in lieu of benefits and vacation
- Paid per hour at a negotiated rate
- Employee Discount Program (Perkopolis)
We’re Committed to Equity
St. Joseph's Home Care is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process upon request. Interviews can be conducted in French if preferred. AI is not used in the recruitment process.
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