Occupational Therapist - Penticton, BC (Seniors Wellness)

Lifemark; Penticton; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player in senior wellness is seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapist to enhance the quality of life for seniors. In this role, you will conduct clinical evaluations, recommend equipment, and provide essential education to clients and their families. The position offers flexibility with hours and a competitive pay range. Join a team that values innovative thinking and personal development, and make a significant impact in the community. This is a unique opportunity to work in a supportive environment dedicated to improving the lives of seniors through tailored therapy solutions.

Qualifications

• Registration with the Provincial Association of Occupational Therapists is mandatory.
• Experience in Long Term Care is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct clinical evaluations and assessments for clients.
• Provide education on independence and adaptive aides.
• Record assessment and treatment interventions accurately.

Skills

Clinical evaluations

ADL assessments

Equipment recommendations

Education on seating and positioning

Wound prevention

Record keeping

Education

Registration with the Provincial Association of Occupational Therapists

Experience in Long Term Care

Job description

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

Location: Penticton, BC
Status: 15 hour/week, flexible hours available

Pay range:$55 - $65/hour

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

Mandatory requirement: Valid Vulnerable Sector screening check and Proof of Tuberculin (2-Step Mantoux Test) clearance (within 6 months)

Lifemark Seniors Wellnessis 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.

Inclusion
We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people from all backgrounds can thrive. Improving inclusion and equity is a collective responsibility. Lifemark promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including but not limited to those self-identifying as a member of the employment equity groups: Indigenous peoples, Newcomers to Canada, Women, and Visible minorities.

Accommodation
Accommodations are available on request for all candidates taking part in any aspect of the recruitment and selection process. Email us at talent at lifemark.ca

Apply today! Visit www.lifemark.ca for more information about us!