Occupational Therapist, Long-Term Care - (214517)

Island Health; Port Alberni; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare authority in Port Alberni is seeking an Occupational Therapist for Long-Term Care. This role involves assessing and planning therapy programs for residents, supervising staff, and educating fellow professionals. Ideal candidates should have a relevant university degree, current licensure, and at least three years of experience. This position emphasizes the importance of patient and staff safety and offers a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a recognized university program in Occupational Therapy.
• Current licensure with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC.
• Eligible for membership in CAOT.
• Three years' recent related experience or equivalent combination.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, provide, and evaluate the occupational therapy program for residents.
• Supervise designated staff.
• Educate health professionals and residents about occupational therapy.

Skills

Effective communication

Relationship building

Clinical competence

Judgment and empathy

Education

Graduation from a recognized university program in Occupational Therapy

Current licensure with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC

Membership in the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists

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.

Overview

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); and
• 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.

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