Occupational Therapist 2 - Home Health

at  Vancouver Coastal Health

COME WORK AS AN OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST WITH VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH (VCH)! RELOCATION ASSISTANCE MAY BE AVAILABLE.

Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for an Occupational Therapist to join the Home Health team working out of the Raven Song Community Health Centre and various Home Health sites across Vancouver, BC. Apply today to join our team!

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Current full registration with the College of Occupational Therapists of British Columbia (COTBC).
• Eligible for membership in the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists (CAOT).
• Valid BC Driver’s license and access to a personal vehicle for business-related purposes.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Basic knowledge of evidence-based clinical practice related to designated program/area.
• Basic knowledge of occupational therapy standardized tests and measures.
• Broad knowledge of occupational therapy theory and practice within a client and family centred model of care.
• Basic knowledge of research process and methodology.
• Broad knowledge of other health care disciplines and their role in client care.
• Demonstrated ability to function as an effective team member.
• Demonstrated ability to teach and empower clients to assume control over their health.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with co-workers and clients both one-on-one and in groups.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and in collaboration with others.
• Demonstrated ability to provide effective consultation.
• Demonstrated ability to establish workload priorities in collaboration with others in a complex health care environment.
• Demonstrated ability to recognize when referral to another health care professional is required.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
• Skill in the use of equipment, and in the techniques appropriate to occupational therapy treatment.
• Basic computer literacy.
  Closing Statement:
  The hours of work including days off and work area may be subject to change consistent with operational requirements and the provision of the Collective Agreement and applicable statutes.
  As per the current Public Health Orders, as of October 5, 2023, all employees working for Vancouver Coastal Health must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 or have received a single dose of the most-recent, updated COVID-19 vaccine. Proof of vaccination status will be required.

Please refer the Job description for details