Occupational Therapist, Long-Term Care

Vancouver Island Health Authority; Port Alberni; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health authority seeks an Occupational Therapist-Long-Term Care in Port Alberni, BC. This role involves assessing and planning clinical occupational therapy programs for residents, ensuring their wellness and mobility in a collaborative team environment. Candidates must have a degree in Occupational Therapy, current licensure, and three years of relevant experience. The position emphasizes effective communication and clinical competence. Join a team dedicated to continuous improvement in patient care and safety.

Qualifications

• Current licensure with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC.
• Three years recent related experience or equivalent training.
• Knowledge of current Occupational standards and modalities.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, provide, and evaluate clinical occupational therapy for residents.
• Supervise designated staff and educate health professionals and residents.

Skills

Establishing effective working relationships

Effective communication (verbal and written)

Sound judgment and empathy

Good observation and assessment skills

Clinical competence

Education

Graduation from a recognized university program in Occupational Therapy

Eligible for membership in the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists (CAOT)

Job description

Job Description

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health), patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

In a home-like environment and working without general supervision, the Occupational Therapist-Long-Term Care assesses, plans, provides and evaluates the clinical occupational therapy program for residents to maximize their wellness and mobility. Supervises designated staff. As a member of an interdisciplinary team, educates other health professionals and residents in various aspects of occupational therapy related to resident care.

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).
• Knowledge of current Occupational standards, modalities and scope of practice and three (3) years' recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education training and experience.

Skills And Abilities

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with residents, families, staff and others.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Occupational ability to perform the duties of the position.
• Ability to operate related equipment.
• Ability to demonstrate and utilize sound judgment, tact, empathy and initiative.
• Ability to demonstrate good observation and assessment skills.
• Ability to demonstrate clinical competence congruent with service area-specific needs.

Link To Full Job Description

https://jd.viha.ca/JD1643.pdf