Occupational Therapist - Penticton, BC (Seniors Wellness)

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

Job summary

Lifemark Health Group is seeking an Occupational Therapist in Penticton, BC, to deliver quality care to seniors. This role includes clinical evaluations, consultation on equipment, and ongoing education for improving client functionality and safety. Join a leading team that supports senior wellness and career development.

Qualifications

• Registration with the Provincial Association of Occupational Therapists is mandatory.
• Experience in Long Term Care is preferred.
• Valid Vulnerable Sector screening check required.

Responsibilities

• Perform clinical evaluations and assessments.
• Identify equipment needs and make recommendations.
• Provide education on independence and safety.

Skills

Clinical evaluations

Equipment recommendations

Education on independence

Assessment recording

Education

Registration with the Provincial Association of Occupational Therapists

Experience in Long Term Care

Job description

Occupational Therapist - Penticton, BC (Seniors Wellness)

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Lifemark Health Group provided pay range

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Base pay range

CA$55.00/hr - CA$65.00/hr

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!

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Wellness and Fitness Services

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