Community Occupational Therapist – Home Health & Multi-Site

Island Health; Victoria; On-site; CAD 62,000 - 77,000; Part time

Job summary

Island Health is seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapist for the Gordon Head Health Unit in Victoria, BC. The role focuses on planning, delivering and evaluating rehabilitation services for clients with chronic, acute, palliative or rehabilitative needs in the community setting.

Reporting to the Manager, you will work with an interdisciplinary team to assess, educate and coordinate care, ensuring client-centered, safe home-based interventions while complying with BC college guidelines and

Qualifications

• Graduation from a recognized university program in Occupational Therapy.
• Current licensure in a practicing category with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC as an Occupational Therapist.
• Eligible for membership in the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists (CAOT).
• Two (2) years of recent related experience in a community-based therapy program or equivalent.
• Valid BC Driver's Licence.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, implement and evaluate rehabilitation care for clients in the community.
• Assess, treat and educate clients and liaise with other health care professionals.
• Follow client-centered care to maintain functional independence in a home environment.
• Adhere to VIHA policies, procedures and professional codes of ethics.

Skills

Client-centered care

Communication

Independent work

Team collaboration

Community knowledge

Physical ability

Equipment operation

Clinical judgment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy

Current license with BC College of Health Care Professionals (CHCPBC)

BC Driver's Licence

Job description

Island Health is seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapist for the Gordon Head Health Unit in Victoria, BC. The role focuses on planning, delivering and evaluating rehabilitation services for clients with chronic, acute, palliative or rehabilitative needs in the community setting.

Reporting to the Manager, you will work with an interdisciplinary team to assess, educate and coordinate care, ensuring client-centered, safe home-based interventions while complying with BC college guidelines and