St. Joseph Home Care

Occupational Therapist

SM H@H - Waterloo, ON, Canada - Full Time


Occupational Therapist 

About Us

At St. Mary’s Health at Home, 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.

Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct client assessments and develop personalized treatment plans
  • Provide education on therapy goals, exercises, and adaptive equipment
  • Collaborate with healthcare teams for care coordination and discharge planning
  • Supervise support staff and mentor students
  • Ensure safety protocols and maintain organized therapy spaces
  • Document care activities and support scheduling and referrals

What You Bring

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy (Master’s preferred)
  • Registration with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario (COTO)
  • Current BCLS/HCP certification
  • 1–3 years of clinical experience (required)
  • Experience with complex medical conditions and mobility support
  • Home and community care experience (preferred)
  • Familiarity with mobile work tools and EMR systems

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
Benefits
  • Paid Mileage and Travel Time
  • Benefits/ Pension
  • Paid Sick days and Vacation
  • Paid per hour at a negotiated rate
  • Employee Discount Program (Perkopolis)

 We’re Committed to Equity

St. Mary’s Health at Home 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.

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Do you have a university degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited university?*
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Are you eligible for membership in Ontario Society of Occupational Therapists (OSOT) and/or Candian Association of Occupational Therapists (CAOT)?*
Do you have a current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) for Health Care Professionals (HCP) certificate?*
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Do you have experience working with clients with multiple complex medical conditions in an acute physical medicine / acute mental health environment particularly with older adults?*
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This is a community position which requires treating patients in their homes. Are you willing and able to travel to clients' homes within the Wellington County Area?*
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