Occupational Therapist - Home Health, Maple Ridge

Fraser Health Authority; Maple Ridge, Pitt Meadows; On-site; CAD 62,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-Paid Benefits

4 weeks vacation

Pension enrollment

Maternity top-up 87%

TransLink subsidy

Employee discounts

Job summary

Fraser Health Authority in Maple Ridge, BC is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join the Home Health team. You will assess, plan, and deliver client-centered OT services in community settings, enabling independence and safe living at home.

The role offers a diverse caseload, collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, and opportunities to contribute to quality improvement within Fraser Health. Enjoy comprehensive benefits and municipal pension participation.

Qualifications

• Current full registration with the College of Occupational Therapists of BC and eligible for CAOT membership.
• Two years' recent clinical experience in community/home health.
• Valid BC Driver's License and access to a personal vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Provide occupational therapy services to referred clients to promote functional independence.
• Collaborate with family, caregivers and other health professionals to set goals and plans.
• Prescribe/adapt aids and equipment for daily living activities and teach patients.
• Coordinate rehabilitative services with home care nursing and community resources.
• Maintain patient records and contribute to quality improvement activities.
• Support equipment purchases and repairs for OT programs.

Skills

Knowledge of occupational therapy

Written and verbal communication

Independent and team work

Leadership and teaching skills

Problem solving and judgement

Education

BC OT registration

CAOT eligibility

Two years clinical experience

Job description

Salary

The salary range for this position is CAD $45.15 - $56.17 / hour

Job Summary

We are looking for a passionate and dedicated Occupational Therapist to join our Home Health team in Maple Ridge, BC.

As part of our Home Health team, you will work independently and collaboratively to help clients maintain their safety, independence, and quality of life in the community. You'll enjoy a diverse caseload, meaningful one-on-one patient interactions, and the opportunity to make a direct impact on clients' ability to live well at home. With Maple Ridge's growing community, beautiful natural surroundings, and strong team environment, this is an excellent opportunity for Occupational Therapists seeking flexibility, variety, and rewarding community-based practice.

Experience the exceptional benefits of working with us including:

• Comprehensive, 100% Employer-Paid Benefits: Enjoy peace of mind with full coverage.
• Generous Vacation Time: eligible employees can earn up to four weeks of vacation to recharge and relax.
• Benefit Portability: Seamlessly transfer your benefits from another HEABC employer.
• Immediate Pension Enrollment: Secure your future with a defined municipal pension plan from day one.
• Maternity Top-Up: Receive an 87% top-up during maternity leave.
• TransLink Pass Subsidy: Save on commuting costs with a 50% subsidy on TransLink passes
• Additional employee discounts and perks available

*Eligibility based on employment status*

Detailed Overview

Provides occupational therapy to clients of all ages, and/or adults and transitioning youth with developmental disabilities, with acute, rehabilitative, chronic or palliative health care needs in community-based settings; educates clients, caregivers and staff regarding rehabilitation interventions; advocates for clients with community agencies and funding sources. Care is client-centered, based on goals and outcomes determined in collaboration with the client and caregivers in order to provide safe and quality client care.

Responsibilities

1. Provides occupational therapy services to referred clients through assessment, consultation and interventions that promote functional independence and occupational performance; assesses client's cognitive, perceptual, self-care such as activities of daily living and/or instrumental activities of daily living, physical and leisure status.
2. Collaborates with client/family/caregiver and other healthcare professionals to formulate treatment goals; develops, implements and evaluates care plan; discharges client when appropriate; identifies environmental barriers in the home and makes recommendations for modifications to ensure access for clients with disabilities.
3. Prescribes and recommends specialized and adaptive aids and equipment to clients for activities of daily living; educates clients/family/caregivers and staff through individual and/or group sessions on independent living skills and occupational performance, use of environmental and equipment adaptations, body mechanics, lifts and transfers; develops resource materials as required.
4. Coordinates rehabilitative services with the client and other health service providers such as home care nursing, case management, home support and community resources such as mental health, group homes, substance abuse programs and volunteer groups, as needed.
5. Acts as a client advocate by providing information and liaising with funding agencies and community resources; determines appropriate tasks for delegation;monitors and reviews specific tasks with the client, caregiver and/or home support worker to ensure a high standard of care and client safety.
6. Participates in quality improvement and risk management activities by assisting with the development, evaluation and monitoring of policies, procedures and standards related to occupational therapy; generating alternative appropriate approaches, as requested.
7. Maintains patient records and reports statistics to accepted standard to ensure legal and data requirements are met; identifies staff learning needs; develops and provides orientation and education related occupational therapy; assists with the facilitation of student placements, as assigned.
8. Provides input to the Manager regarding the purchase of supplies, equipment and repairs of equipment required for occupational therapy programs.
9. Participates in research and/or special projects related to occupational therapy by collaborating with other interdisciplinary staff; identifies practices/issues that require research; collects and interprets data for further analysis and input as required; participates on various committees, projects and delegated tasks to assist in the development of community programs, as required.
10. Maintains knowledge in current developments in evidence-based occupational therapy and practice by reviewing relevant literature, consulting with other health care professionals and attending relevant educational programs.
11. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

Current full registration with the College of Occupational Therapists of BC and eligible for membership in the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists.

Two (2) years' recent, related clinical experience in a community or home health setting, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Valid BC Driver's License and access to personal vehicle for business-related purposes.

Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated knowledge of current developments in occupational therapy.
• Demonstrated understanding of the scope of practice of other health care disciplines.
• Demonstrated knowledge of community resources.
• Ability to organize and prioritize workload.
• Ability to problem solve and exercise judgment in professional practice.
• Demonstrated leadership and teaching skills.
• Ability to work with effectively independently and in a team based environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to deal effectively with conflict.
• Ability to operate related equipment including applicable software applications.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

About Fraser Health

Fraser Health is the heart of health care for over two million people in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley in British Columbia, Canada, on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the Coast Salish and Nlaka’pamux Nations and is home to 32 First Nations within the Fraser Salish region.

People - those we care for and those who care for them - are at the heart of everything we do. Our hospital and community-based services are delivered by a team of 50,000+ staff, medical staff and volunteers.

We are committed to planetary health and value diversity in the work force. We strive to maintain an environment of respect, caring and trust. Fraser Health’s hiring practices aspire to ensure all individuals are treated in an inclusive, equitable and culturally safe manner.

Together, we are the heart of health care.