Occupational Therapist, Specialized Seniors Clinic
Job in
New Westminster, Burnaby, BC, K3L, Canada
Listing for:
Fraser Health
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-01-02
Job specializations:
-
Healthcare
Occupational Therapy
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 42.56 - 52.95 CAD Hourly
CAD
42.56
52.95
HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location: New WestminsterSalary
The salary range for this position is CAD $42.56 - $52.95 / hour
Job Summary We are currently looking to fill a Casual opportunity for a Occupational Therapist to join our team in Home Health Specialized Seniors Clinic based out of New Westminster, BC.
Experience the exceptional benefits of working with us including:
- Comprehensive, 100% Employer-Paid Benefits:
Enjoy peace of mind with full coverage. - Generous Vacation Time: eligible employees can earn up to four weeks of vacation to recharge and relax.
- Benefit Portability:
Seamlessly transfer your benefits from another HEABC employer. - Immediate Pension Enrollment:
Secure your future with a defined municipal pension plan from day one. - Maternity Top-Up:
Receive an 87% top-up during maternity leave. - Trans Link Pass Subsidy:
Save on commuting costs with a 50% subsidy on Trans Link passes - Additional employee discounts and perks available
Detailed Overview
Reporting administratively to the Manager, Clinical Services and clinically to the Clinical Practice Leader, Occupational Therapy, works as a member of the interdisciplinary team providing occupational therapy services to older and/or geriatric adults with chronic conditions; provides education to clients, caregivers and staff regarding rehabilitation interventions and advocates for clients with community agencies and funding sources; provides care that is family centered and emphasizes the promotion, maintenance and restoration of health based on the chronic disease management model;
participates in quality improvement activities such as providing input into program standards, procedures and protocols to ensure clinical objectives are identified and met; participates in special and/or research projects related to older adult and/or geriatric clients.
Responsibilities
Provides occupational therapy assessment, consultation and interventions for older and/or geriatric adults to maximize physical function and to promote independence and safety; determines the appropriate use of recognized occupational therapy assessment tools such as neurobehavioral cognitive exams, ADL/IADL assessments, feeding assessments and conducts appropriate assessments; prescribes and recommends specialized and adaptive aids and equipment to clients for activities of daily living (ADL).Collaborates with interdisciplinary team members, client and caregivers to develop individual treatment goals utilizing the self-management model of living with chronic illness; provides treatment and/or teaching to clients and caregivers in order to restore, develop or maintain functional status; identifies resources required for treatment, including tests, materials, equipment and funding and initiates requests for external funding as required; provides verbal and written reports to the interdisciplinary team regarding progress towards care plan goals.Evaluates the effectiveness of direct clinical care and education provided to the client and caregivers; provides input to the interdisciplinary team regarding changes required to improve efficiency and/or effectiveness of service.Provides education and training for clients/family/caregivers and staff through individual and/or group sessions on independent living skills and occupational performance, use of environmental and equipment adaptations, body mechanics, lifts and transfers; develops resource materials as required.Provides geriatric clinical expertise, consultation and leadership in evidence-based practice to staff and clients by consulting with experts, collaborating with members of interdisciplinary teams, evaluating clinical practice and recommending changes to existing standards; provides education on interventions and resources that assist the client and others for the purpose of promoting safety in the home and modification to environmental barriers; acts as a client advocate by providing information and liaising with funding agencies and community resources.Maintains knowledge of current developments in evidence-based Occupational Therapy and geriatric practice by methods such as reviewing relevant literature, consulting with other health care professionals and attending relevant…
Position Requirements
10+ Years
work experience
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