Occupational Therapy Assistant (Permanent Part-Time 80%) - East Prince Primary Care - 173191

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Occupational Therapy Assistant

Health PEI

Location- Wedgewood and Summerset Manors, Summerside, and

Stewart Memorial Home, Tyne Valley (Primary Location Wedgewood Manor)

Part-Time (80%) Permanent (IUOE) Position

(Commencing Immediately)

Health PEI values the different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds that a diverse, equitable and inclusive work-place culture can bring. Not only does this help us deliver better outcomes, more innovation, but it also creates a safer space for our patients when our employees are more reflective of the communities we serve. It is important for us to create an environment where our employees are comfortable bringing their authentic selves to work and challenging the status quo to make Health PEI a better, more inclusive employer and healthcare system. We recognize we have more work to do but finding intentional ways to grow our understanding and support of those who have faced barriers due to accessibility, ethnicity, ancestry, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, language or other grounds is a key priority for us. We encourage underrepresented groups to join our team, be yourself, and help us achieve our vision for an inclusive workplace and healthcare system.

This position works within the person-centered care philosophy and acts as a support to the residents to have input, choices and participation in activities meaningful to them. This position works to ensure a safe environment for residents and clients to live and to have activities. Individual and group activities are delivered to meet spiritual, physical, emotional, and social needs to enhance the quality of life for the residents.

Duties will include:

• Assist in the development and coordination of programming that meets the cultural, physical, social and spiritual needs of the residents.
• Visit residents on a regular basis to assess the activity needs and discuss programs that will encourage participation.
• Assist residents to identify and complete tasks that will contribute to their personal fulfillment.
• Assist with resident population needs and activities assessment.
• Assist in quality-of-life assessments on new residents and re-assessments on a regular basis.
• Design activities that meet the needs of the individual and re-assess programs and residents’ needs when necessary.
• Adapt and modify programs to meet the ever-changing needs of residents.
• Assist with the preparation of reports on resident programming.
• Maintain records and evaluate programs in accordance with continuous quality improvement.
• Assist and direct volunteers to assist with residents’ programs.
• Assist in the supervision of students and volunteers.
• Participate as a member of the multi-disciplinary team.
• Prepare, arrange and decorate (if necessary) for small, large group, and individual programs indoors, outdoors and/or in the community, and other related duties.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Applicants must have successful completion of Grade XII and must have a certificate / diploma in Therapeutic Recreation, Gerontology, Social Sciences, Recreation / Kinesiology.
• Applicant must have experience working in recreation with seniors or residents of long-term care facilities.
• Computer experience is necessary.
• Current certification in CPR and First Aid.
• Valid Class 4 driver's license required.
• The successful applicant must have a good previous work and attendance record.
• Additional relevant education and experience will be considered an asset.

Please ensure the application clearly demonstrates how you meet the noted qualifications as applicants will be screened based on the information provided. The successful candidate will be the only individual receiving written notification of competition results. The "Notification of Successful Candidates" list posted on the Employment Opportunity board will serve to inform all other applicants of competition results.

Salary Range: $28.43 - $30.79 per hour (IUOE)

Bi-Weekly Hours: 60 hours Bi-weekly / Days / Evenings / Weekends.

Posting ID: 173191-0526EPPI

Closing Date: Thursday November 26, 2026 at 4:00pm

Where possible, submitting an electronic resume or job application is preferred. Otherwise, applications may be submitted by mail to the PEI Public Service Commission at either P.O. Box 2000, Charlottetown, PE C1A 7N8, or c/o ACCESS PEI/ACCÈS Î.-P.-É., 120 Heather Moyse Drive, Summerside, PE C1N 5L2. Applications may also be sent by fax to (902) 368-4383 or (902) 888-8083. As receipt of faxed applications cannot be guaranteed, applicants are encouraged to confirm receipt by telephone or in person prior to the closing date. Please ensure the appropriate Job Posting ID number is included on all application materials. Applications may be submitted online, and application forms may be obtained at www.jobspei.ca, any ACCESS PEI/ACCÈS Î.-P.-É. location, PEI Government office, Regional Services Centre, or by telephone at (902) 368-4080 or (902) 888-8013.