Occupational Therapist

7 days ago


Powell River, Canada Vancouver Coastal Health Full time

About the Role

Vancouver Coastal Health is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join our team in the Long Term Care department. As an Occupational Therapist with VCH, you will work in partnership with clients and families to establish goals that are safe, realistic, and reasonable.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assess service eligibility and facilitate the development, implementation, and adaptation of a care plan.
  • Deliver direct care and provide care management to assist clients to manage their own care and navigate through the various services available within the community setting.
  • Work in consultation with other system partners and incorporates current evidence into practice.

About the Team

You will be part of a dynamic team that provides high-quality care to clients in the Long Term Care department. Our team is committed to delivering exceptional care and making a positive impact in the lives of our clients.

What We Offer

  • A comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental, and municipal pension plan.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development, including training and leadership development programs.
  • A supportive and collaborative work environment.

Qualifications

  • Current full registration with the College of Occupational Therapists of British Columbia (COTBC).
  • Recent, related experience in Home Health clinical practice in Community.
  • Valid BC Driver's License required as local area travel may require the use of a personal vehicle.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

  • 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.
  • Basic knowledge of occupational therapy standardised tests and measures.
  • Knowledge and demonstrated skill in the provision of evidence-based clinical practice related to designated client populations.
  • Knowledge of provincial acts and regulations related to home and community care.
  • Knowledge of acute, chronic disease, palliative and health management and self-management support.
  • Knowledge of community resources available for client/family support and related health services.
  • Knowledge of transitions through continuums of care.
  • Knowledge of other health care professions and their role in client care.
  • Knowledge of research process and methodology.
  • Knowledge of adult education principles, methods and tools.
  • Demonstrated ability to promote client-focused care that demonstrates care for and with clients and significant others, sensitive to diverse cultures and preference, client advocacy and social justice concerns.
  • Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as a member of a professional team.
  • Demonstrated ability to adjust to new or unexpected events.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage psychosocial and behavioural issues.
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively through verbal, nonverbal, written, electronic and social media.
  • Demonstrated ability to employ effective conflict resolution and reconciliation approaches and techniques.
  • Demonstrated ability to teach, facilitate and coach.
  • Demonstrated ability to employ teaching/learning strategies to transfer knowledge to engage clients/families in planning and self management of care.
  • Demonstrated ability to promote staff morale, cooperation, assertiveness, creative planning for change and innovations, implementation of policies or other protocols and ongoing professional development of self.
  • Demonstrated ability to develop rapport, trust and ethical relationships with clients/families, family care providers and other health care professionals.
  • Demonstrated ability to plan, organize, schedule and prioritize work.
  • Demonstrated skill in the use of equipment and in the techniques appropriate to occupational therapy treatment.
  • Ability to operate related equipment and current administrative and clinical computer applications.
  • Demonstrated physical ability to perform the duties of the position.


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