Occupational Therapist

Lifemark Seniors Wellness presents an exciting opportunity for an  Occupational Therapist to join our growing team 

Location:  Parksville, BC Status: Part-time
Mandatory requirement:  Valid Vulnerable Sector screening check and Proof of Tuberculin (2-Step Mantoux Test) clearance (within 6 months)

Pay Range : $45 - $65/hour; Contractor status

In this role you will:

Perform clinical evaluations, including admission assessments, ADL assessments, specialized seating and positioning assessments Identification of appropriate equipment needs with initiation of recommendations Consult with local vendors regarding equipment trials and complete applications/funding letters to Ministry of Health, insurance agencies and other
funding parties Provide informal education on seating and positioning, independence with activities of daily living, wheelchairs and adaptive aides as well as providing
ongoing education to clients and family to improve function, independence and safety Provide ongoing evaluation of restraint use, wound prevention, falls and injury prevention. Record assessment and treatment interventions in the client's chart as per guidelines established by the College of Occupational Therapists

Qualifications:

Registration with the Provincial Association of Occupational Therapists Experience in Long Term Care preferred

Lifemark Seniors Wellness is one of the largest rehabilitation focused companies dedicated to providing therapy solutions for seniors. With over 30 years of experience, we are a preferred partner of more than 185 LTC homes, 55 retirement communities and provide over 180 senior dwellings with physiotherapy, occupational therapy and therapeutic group exercise programming. As Canada's largest physiotherapy company, our purpose is: Movement to a better life. For our staff, the Lifemark difference is based on 4 pillars: We foster innovative thinking; assist with career development; we support personal health and wellness; and devoted to making a real impact in the communities that we live and work in.

The successful candidate will be made an offer of employment on the condition of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Fully vaccinated is defined as having received all of the required doses of a Health Canada approved vaccine and having received the final dose at least 14 days before your employment start date.

Lifemark welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Lifemark promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of the following groups: Indigenous peoples, Newcomers to Canada, and Visible minorities.

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