OT Independence Coach — Empower Daily Living

Connect Partners; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

CONNECT Partners in Vancouver is seeking an Independence Coach – Occupational Therapist to apply clinical expertise to real-life goals in home and community settings.

You will collaborate with families, Life Redesign Coaches and other professionals to translate OT knowledge into practical strategies that promote independence, participation and quality of life for people you support.

Join a team dedicated to strengths-based, person-centered care and ongoing professional growth.

Qualifications

• Licensed Occupational Therapist in BC in good standing.
• Experience with complex physical, cognitive, or neurological disabilities.
• Experience in home or community-based settings.
• Ability to translate cognitive assessment into practical strategies.
• Strong clinical judgment and professional accountability.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Strengths-based, relationship-centred approach.
• Ability to work creatively in homes and communities.

Responsibilities

• Learn about each person's strengths, interests, and priorities.
• Assess participation in meaningful activities across home and community.
• Develop practical and measurable strategies with the person and team.
• Adapt activities, environments, equipment and routines to promote independence.
• Assess and support wheelchair seating, positioning and mobility.
• Provide recommendations on pressure management and prevention.
• Develop cognitive strategies to support memory and planning.
• Collaborate with Life Redesign Coaches in homes and communities.
• Coach staff in applying OT strategies during daily routines.
• Keep clear, timely clinical documentation.
• Participate in team learning and quality improvement.
• Respond to changing needs and participate in urgent/emergency support.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Clinical judgment

Relationship-centered

Creative problem-solving

Education

Licensed OT in BC

Tools

Wheelchair seating

Mobility assessment tools

Job description

CONNECT Partners in Vancouver is seeking an Independence Coach – Occupational Therapist to apply clinical expertise to real-life goals in home and community settings.

You will collaborate with families, Life Redesign Coaches and other professionals to translate OT knowledge into practical strategies that promote independence, participation and quality of life for people you support.

Join a team dedicated to strengths-based, person-centered care and ongoing professional growth.