Occupational Therapist - Long Term Care

Vancouver Coastal Health; Squamish; On-site; CAD 58,630 - 72,943; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits

Employer-paid training

Wellness supports

Recognition programs

Exclusive discounts for staff

Job summary

Vancouver Coastal Health is seeking an Occupational Therapist in Squamish, BC. The role involves providing client-focused occupational therapy services and requires a degree in Occupational Therapy with two years of relevant experience. The position offers a comprehensive health benefits package, professional development opportunities, and wellness supports. This exciting opportunity is ideal for candidates looking to make a meaningful impact in a collaborative healthcare team.

Qualifications

• Two years of recent related experience or equivalent education/training.
• Demonstrated ability to teach and empower clients for health control.

Responsibilities

• Provide occupational therapy services to clients.
• Identify and assess client’s occupational performance issues.
• Plan, implement, and evaluate goal-directed services.
• Maintain records and participate in quality assurance initiatives.

Skills

Evidence-based clinical practice

Communication skills

Teamwork

Independent work

Consultation skills

Basic computer literacy

Education

Degree in Occupational Therapy

Registration with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC

Job description

Salary range: CAD $42.56/hr – $52.95/hr.

Responsibilities

• Provide occupational therapy services to clients to achieve quality client‑focused care and enable clients to develop healthy patterns of occupations.
• Identify and assess client’s occupational performance issues utilizing an evidence‑based approach.
• Plan and implement goal‑directed services, and evaluate the effectiveness of the service.
• Prepare and maintain records.
• Contribute to the organization and delivery of occupational therapy services, and participate in departmental/program quality assurance initiatives, meetings, research, and education.

About Hilltop House

Hilltop House is located in Squamish, BC, approximately one hour north of the Vancouver lower mainland on the scenic Sea to Sky highway. It is an 86‑bed long‑term care facility for seniors with complex needs, providing home‑like care for permanent residents, respite care, a community bathing program, and adult day care for seniors.

Education & Experience

• Degree in Occupational Therapy plus two (2) years’ recent related experience and/or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Current full registration as an Occupational Therapist with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC (CHCPBC).

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Basic knowledge of evidence‑based clinical practice related to the designated clinical area.
• Broad knowledge of occupational therapy standardized tests and measures.
• Broad knowledge of occupational therapy theory and practice within a client and family‑centred model of care.
• Broad knowledge of other health care disciplines and their role in client care.
• Demonstrated ability to function as a team member.
• Demonstrated ability to teach and empower clients to assume control over their health.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with co‑workers and clients both one‑on‑one and in groups.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and in collaboration with others.
• Demonstrated ability to provide effective consultation.
• Demonstrated ability to establish workload priorities in collaboration with others in a complex health care environment.
• Demonstrated ability to recognize when referral to another health care professional is required.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
• Skilled in the use of equipment and in the techniques appropriate for occupational therapy treatment.
• Basic computer literacy.

Requirements

All health care workers working in publicly‑funded health care facilities must report their past receipt of certain vaccines or history of certain infections. Collecting these records allows for offering any missing vaccines and for appropriate actions to be taken in the event of future exposure to a communicable disease or during outbreaks.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health, dental, and municipal pension plan.
• Grow your career with employer‑paid training and leadership development opportunities.
• Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident, and innovative wellness services available to employees and their immediate families.
• Award‑winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff, and volunteers.
• Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff.

Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health.