Geriatric Occupational Therapist Specialist
2 days ago
Fraser Health is a dynamic and innovative healthcare organization that offers exciting opportunities for professionals who share our passion for delivering high-quality care. As a Geriatric Occupational Therapist Specialist, you will play a vital role in helping our patients achieve optimal independence and quality of life.
About the RoleWe are currently seeking a skilled and compassionate Occupational Therapist to join our team at Bradley Centre in Chilliwack, BC. In this role, you will work with a diverse population of geriatric patients, providing occupational therapy assessments, consultations, and interventions to maximize physical function and promote independence and safety.
Responsibilities- Provide occupational therapy assessments, consultations, and interventions to residents to maximize physical function and promote independence and safety;
- Determine the appropriate use of recognized occupational therapy assessment tools (e.g., identifies resources required for treatment, including tests, materials, equipment, and funding, and initiates requests for external funding as required);
- Role model and demonstrate direct resident care skills to staff and students, provide information based on application of theories, concepts, and principles, ensure compliance with standards of practice, and supports staff to provide excellence in quality resident care based on specialized theory and best practice;
- Provides clinical expertise, consultation, and leadership in evidence-based practice to staff and/or residents by reviewing literature, consulting with experts, collaborating with members of interdisciplinary teams, evaluating clinical practice, and recommending changes to existing standards;
- Supervises assigned support staff;
- Provides orientation, direction, supervision, and evaluation to assigned students and volunteers as required;
- Provides input to the interdisciplinary team regarding changes required to improve efficiency and/or effectiveness of service;
- Provides education and training for residents/caregivers and staff through individual and/or group sessions on independent living skills and occupational performance, use of environmental and equipment adaptations, body mechanics, lifts, and transfers;
- Acts as a resident advocate by providing information and liaising with funding agencies and community resources;
- Maintains knowledge of current developments in evidence-based Occupational Therapy and geriatric practice by methods such as reviewing relevant literature, consulting with other health care professionals, and attending relevant education programs to enhance the delivery of client care;
To be successful in this role, you will require:
- Graduation from an approved school of Occupational Therapy;
- Two (2) years' recent acute or community experience with a geriatric population or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience;
- Current full registration with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC;
- Demonstrated knowledge of current developments in Occupational Therapy relevant to working with a geriatric population;
- Demonstrated understanding of the scope of practice of other health care disciplines;
- Demonstrated knowledge of community resources;
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing;
- Ability to operate related equipment, including a personal computer and relevant software applications.
Fraser Health is a dynamic and innovative healthcare organization that offers exciting opportunities for professionals who share our passion for delivering high-quality care. We are committed to providing comprehensive health services to our clients, patients, and residents, and we strive to create a workplace culture that is supportive, inclusive, and empowering.
Salary and BenefitsThe salary range for this position is approximately CAD $42.95 per hour, commensurate with experience and qualifications. Comprehensive health benefits coverage is also available. If you are passionate about delivering high-quality care and are looking for a challenging and rewarding career opportunity, please submit your application today
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