Occupational Therapist

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

Job summary

Join a leading rehabilitation company dedicated to improving the lives of seniors. As an Occupational Therapist, you'll perform clinical evaluations, provide essential education, and consult on equipment needs to enhance client independence and safety. With over 30 years of experience, this innovative firm fosters career development and personal wellness, ensuring a supportive work environment. If you're passionate about making a real impact in the community and thrive in an inclusive setting, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• Must be registered with the Provincial Association of Occupational Therapists - BC.
• Experience in Long Term Care is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform clinical evaluations and assessments for clients.
• Consult with vendors for equipment trials and recommendations.
• Provide education to clients and families on independence and safety.

Skills

Clinical evaluations

ADL assessments

Consultation with vendors

Education on seating and positioning

Wound prevention

Record keeping

Education

Registration with the Provincial Association of Occupational Therapists - BC

Experience in Long Term Care

Job description

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

Location: Maple Ridge , BC Status: 7.5 hrs/week
Mandatory requirement: Valid Vulnerable Sector screening check and Proof of Tuberculin (2-Step Mantoux Test) clearance (within 6 months)

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 - BC
• 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.

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! Visitwww.lifemark.ca for more information about us!