Title of Job: Occupational Therapist
Date: May 29, 2026
Closing Date: June 14, 2026 
Location: Toronto, ON - Hospital to Home (H2H)
Compensation: $81,607 - $95,832 Annually Prorated
Contract Duration: 12-Month Contract
Work Type: Onsite (Multiple locations across program sites)
Job ID: 10826734
Existing or New Positions: New

• Meets the client's goals and needs and provides quality care by assessing and interpreting evaluations and test results; determining occupational therapy treatment plans in consultation with physicians or by prescription.
• Helps client develop or regain physical or mental functioning or adjust to disabilities by implementing programs involving manual arts and crafts, practice in functional, prevocational, vocational, and homemaking skills, activities of daily living, and sensorimotor, educational, recreational, and social activities; directing aides, technicians, and assistants.
• Promotes maximum independence by selecting andconstructing therapies according to individual's physical capacity, intelligence level, and interest.
• Identify changes in appearance/behaviours, reporting physical and mental health concerns, unusual or exceptional occurrences and behaviour;
• Provide support with behaviours arising from cognitive issues, and contacting appropriate emergency services in crisis situations;
• Monitor client’s symptoms and initiate interventions to facilitate stabilization when required;
• Maintain all records of service and ensuring supplies and equipment are readily available;
• Conduct mandatory assessments and provide timely and accurate record keeping and reports as required;
• Assists with application of behavior management strategies under the guidance of the psychiatrist on the Hospital to Home team.
• Liaise with physicians, pharmacists and other health care providers regarding client care;
• Develop respectful and trusting relationships with clients using Recovery and Psychosocial Rehabilitation principles;
• Maintain strict confidentiality and follow all other required policies and procedures;
• Effectively participate as a member of the LOFT Team; attend staff/team meetings, client care conferences, other meetings etc. as required;
• Liaise, collaborate and coordinate with other professionals, service providers and partners within Hospital to Home program;
• Follows standard infection control practices and enhanced precautions as instructed;
• System/ resource navigation and case management coordinating care for patients as needed
• Liaise with community providers as needed to support implementation of clinical plan
• Develop short-term therapeutic relationships to foster coping and adaptation to health promoting strategies or chronic conditions.
• Promotes client and family focused care with a culturally diverse environment.
• Maintain strict confidentiality and follow all other required policies and procedures;
• Consistently interact with clients, staff, family members, other community agencies and partners in a professional manner that reflects favourably on LOFT Community Services;
• Effectively participate as a member of the LOFT Team; attend staff/team meetings, client care conferences, other meetings etc. as required;
• Attend and actively participate in all required training;
• Collect data as required for statistical reporting purposes
• Participate in team building, program development and quality improvement activities
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations
• Making referrals to appropriate services.
• Provide ongoing client education
• Liaise, collaborate and coordinate with other professionals, service providers and partners within Integrated Psychogeriatric Outreach program;
• Other duties as required

• A Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited institution;
• Must be registered and in good standing with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario
• Preferably ADP authorized 
• An understanding of recovery and psychosocial rehabilitation principles and the therapeutic relationship;
• Requires regular access to a vehicle or ability to travel/use public transit.
• Well-developed problem-solving abilities and interpersonal skills;
• Self-directed, results oriented and capable of working independently as well as in a team environment.
• Good oral and written communication skills and computer literacy.
• Excellent assessment skills, including demonstrated knowledge of crisis intervention skills.
• Demonstrated ability to provide individual/group health teaching to clients, caregivers and other care providers.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with other members of inter-professional care teams, clients, family members and community team members.
• Demonstrates awareness and understanding in working with individuals from different cultures.
• Demonstrates initiative and creativity in the workplace.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with other members of inter-professional care teams, clients, family members and community team members.
• Demonstrated strong ability to deliver services within professional scope of practice;

• Occasional evening and weekend hours may be required.
• Physically able to perform occasional client transfers in the home (as part of the assessment process).
• Extensive travel and use of own vehicle or transit is necessary.

• E-learning program available all year round
• Starting vacation time above minimum standard,
• Additional paid personal and paid sick days
• Professional development budget available to help you nurture and shape your career
• Corporate Gym membership rate with GoodLife Fitness
• Access to Perkopolis, a comprehensive corporate discount program
• Access to unlimited DEI trainings through partnership Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:
LOFT Community Services is a values-driven organization with a deep belief that each person has the ability to grow and change. We value compassion, collaboration, and community delivered with dignity, innovation, and excellence. LOFT’s vision is that together, we can all live successfully in our community. Our client population reflects Ontario’s diverse community and it is LOFT’s goal to build a workforce who also reflects that diversity. LOFT believes there are many ways to develop skills and build experience and expertise. So even if you don’t “tick all the boxes” but think you’d thrive in this role, you are encouraged to apply.

Note:

• A satisfactory vulnerable sector check (VSC) is also required.
• This posting provides only a summary of the responsibilities and requirements for the position. 
   

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