Occupational Therapist - Penticton, BC (Seniors Wellness)

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

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapist to join their team in Penticton. This role offers flexible hours and involves performing clinical evaluations, consulting on equipment needs, and educating clients and families to enhance independence and safety. With a strong commitment to improving the lives of seniors, this organization fosters a supportive and inclusive environment, encouraging career development and personal wellness. If you are passionate about making a difference in the community and have the required qualifications, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Valid Vulnerable Sector screening check required.
• Proof of Tuberculin clearance needed within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Perform clinical evaluations and assessments.
• Consult with vendors and provide education to clients and families.

Skills

Clinical Evaluations

ADL Assessments

Equipment Recommendations

Education on Adaptive Aids

Wound Prevention

Fall and Injury Prevention

Education

Registration with Provincial Association of Occupational Therapists

Experience in Long Term Care

Job description

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

Location: Penticton, BC

Status: 15 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 Wellness is 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!