Occupational Therapist

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

Job summary

Lifemark Seniors Wellness seeks an Occupational Therapist in Penticton, BC for a part-time role requiring flexible hours. The position involves clinical evaluations and working with seniors to improve their daily living activities. Join a dedicated team in a supportive and inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Must be registered with the Provincial Association of Occupational Therapists.
• Experience in Long Term Care preferred.
• Valid Vulnerable Sector screening check required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct clinical evaluations and assessments.
• Consult with vendors regarding equipment and recommendations.
• Educate clients and families on adaptive aids.

Skills

Patient assessment

ADL evaluation

Education and training

Clinical judgment

Communication

Education

Registered Occupational Therapist

Job description

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

Urgent Hiring!

Location: Penticton , BC

Status: 16 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!