135533 - Occupational Therapist 1 - Long Term Care

• Work Location
• Richmond Lions Manor
• Department
• Occupational Therapy
• Work Area
• Based at Richmond Lions Manor - provides some coverage to Minoru Residence
• Home Worksite
• 05 - Richmond Lions Manor
• Additional Sites
• Minoru Residence
• Labour Agreement
• Health Science Professionals
• Union
• 400 - HS Professional HSA
• Position Type
• Other Relief
• Job Status
• Regular Part-Time
• FTE
• 0.60
• Standard Hours / Week
• 22.50
• Job Category
• Therapy Services
• Salary Grade
• 9
• Min Hourly
• CAD $42.56/Hr.
• Max Hourly
• CAD $52.95/Hr.
• Shift Times
• 0800-1600 (3 shifts per weekdays), currently works T,W,F: can be negotiated
• Days Off
• Saturday, Stats, Sunday
• Position Start Date
• As soon as possible

Salary The salary range for this position is CAD $42.56/Hr. - CAD $52.95/Hr. Job Summary

Apply today to speak to a Talent Acquisition Advisor!

Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for an Occupational Therapist to join the Long Term Care team at Richmond Lions Manor. Apply today to join our team!

As a Occupational Therapist with VCH you will:

• Provide occupational therapy services to enable clients to achieve and maintain optimal health outcomes, by working independently and as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
• Perform assessments on client’s occupational performance utilizing an evidence-based approach.
• Plan and implement outcome oriented services, and evaluate the effectiveness of the services.
• Prepare and maintain records.
• Participate in interdisciplinary research.
• Demonstrate safe and effective resource utilization and quality management, and contribute to the development, review and promotion of occupational therapy services.
• As required, contribute to the organization and delivery of occupational therapy services, and participates in departmental/program quality improvement initiatives, meetings, research and education.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy or Rehabilitation Sciences from a recognized program.
• Current full registration with the College of Occupational Therapists of British Columbia (COTBC).
• Eligible for membership in the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists (CAOT).

• Broad knowledge of Occupational Therapy theory and practice within a client and family centred model of care.
• Broad knowledge of the COTBC standards of practice and guidelines for clinical practitioners.
• Broad knowledge of other health care disciplines and their role in client care.
• Basic knowledge of evidence-based clinical practice related to designated clinical area(s).
• Basic knowledge of occupational therapy standardised tests and measures.
• Basic knowledge of research process and methodology.
• Demonstrated ability to teach and empower clients to assume control over their health.
• Demonstrated ability to adjust to unexpected events, problem-solve, set priorities and deal with conflict.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate (orally and in writing) and deal effectively with clients and their families, coworkers, physicians, other health care staff, and staff of external agencies.
• Demonstrated ability to provide effective consultation.
• Demonstrated ability to establish workload priorities in collaboration with others in a complex health care environment.
• Demonstrated ability to recognize when referral to another health care professional is required.
• Demonstrated skill in Occupational Therapy techniques and the use of applicable equipment and supplies.
• Demonstrated computer skills including the ability to effectively use a computerized client care information system.
• Demonstrated physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

Closing Statement

The hours of work including days off and work area may be subject to change consistent with operational requirements and the provision of the Collective Agreement and applicable statutes.

For all new hires and appointments to Vancouver Coastal Health, you will be asked to provide this information as part of the onboarding process.

WHY JOIN VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH?

We invite you to join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities by showcasing our passion for care, connection to the communities we serve and our culture of teamwork that makes VCH a great place to work.

• Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan
• Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
• Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families
• Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers
• Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff

We encourage applications from equity-deserving communities, including Indigenous Peoples and members of racialized groups, people with disabilities and people of all gender identities and expressions and sexual orientation.

Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers in 2024.

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for this posting.

Current VCH employees who apply to this posting using this external site will be considered as an external candidate. Seniority will not apply.***

Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health.

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