Occupational Therapist, Residential Care​/Home Health - Fraser Canyon Hospital

Location: Harrison Hot Springs

Occupational Therapist, Residential Care/Home Health - Fraser Canyon Hospital
Posted 1 week ago

Salary
CAD $42.56 - $52.95 per hour

Job Summary
We currently have an exciting opportunity for a  Casual Occupational Therapist  to join our team located at  Fraser Canyon Hospital  in  Hope, BC . We invite you to apply today and find out why employees recommend Fraser Health to their friends as an exceptional place to work. We are committed to planetary health, we value diversity in the workforce and seek to maintain an environment of Respect, Caring and Trust.

Education And Experience

Graduation from an approved school of Occupational Therapy.

Two (2) years recent, related clinical experience in a residential, community or home health setting, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Current registration with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC and eligible for membership in the BC Society of Occupational Therapists.

Valid BC Driver's License and access to personal vehicle for business-related purposes.

Detailed Overview
Provides occupational therapy to residents/clients for an assigned area with rehabilitative, chronic or palliative health care needs in residential and community-based settings; educates residents/clients, caregivers and staff regarding rehabilitation interventions; advocates for residents/clients with community agencies and funding sources. Care is resident/client‑centred, based on goals and outcomes determined in collaboration with the resident/client and caregivers. Participates in the development of quality improvement and risk management activities as well as research and special projects.

Responsibilities

Provides occupational therapy to referred clients/residents through assessment, consultation and interventions that promote functional independence and occupational performance; assesses client’s cognitive, perceptual, self‑care (Activities of Daily Living, Instrumental Activities of Daily Living), physical and leisure status.

Collaborates with resident/client/family/caregiver and other health professionals to formulate goals; develops, implements and evaluates care plan; facilitates ongoing occupational therapy interventions for residents/clients that may be implemented by other staff members.

Discharges client when appropriate; identifies environmental barriers in the home and makes recommendations for modifications to ensure access for clients with disabilities.

Prescribes and recommends specialized and adaptive aids and equipment to residents/clients for activities of daily living.

Educates residents/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.

Coordinates rehabilitative services with the client and other health services such as home care nursing, case management, home support and community resources such as mental health, group homes, substance abuse programs, volunteer groups, as needed.

Acts as a resident/client advocate by providing information and liaising with funding agencies and community resources.

Develops goals and objectives, policies and procedures for the Activity program in collaboration with the Manager, Clinical Services.

Conducts standardized individual recreation/leisure assessments of each resident and develops an appropriate care plan; reassesses as required.

Utilizes the individual assessments to develop, plan, organize, coordinate, implement, monitor and evaluate a wide range of therapeutic recreation and social programs designed to meet resident needs.

Determines appropriate tasks for Delegation of…