Occupational Therapist - Central (Adults)

at  VHA Home HealthCare

VHA Home HealthCare (VHA) is one of the largest not-for-profit home care providers in Ontario. Our team is made up of close to 3,000 caring and committed professionals who love what they do. Our providers tell us: “Home care is where I can truly make a difference. There is such a sense of accomplishment from helping people live independently at home.” Our teams work together to provide high quality, client-centred care to those who need it most in their homes, schools, retirement homes and other community settings. Many of our team members manage their own schedules in the community and they say, “The freedom and flexibility can’t be beat.” Providers form meaningful bonds with the clients and families they serve over time and are supported by a diverse regional team and beneficial home office programs. Team members tell us “I love the inclusive culture. I feel welcome and at home.”
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REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Degree in Occupational Therapy from a recognized school of Occupational Therapy.
• Member in good standing with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario.
• Valid Driver’s License with access to a vehicle
• Compassionate and empathetic
• Self-driven with ability to work independently
• Skilled in caseload management
• Skilled at electronic documentation
• Able to provide virtual care
• A registered ADP authorizer (asset)

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY

VHA’s Occupational Therapist have the following key areas of accountability, but not limited to:

• Assesses and implements occupational therapy interventions in accordance with professional practice guidelines and standards established by VHA and the perspective regulatory college.
• Implement client interventions based on assessment information, client input and in conjunction with the client’s integrated care plan.
• Ensure that services provided are best practice, evidence-based and evaluated through the routine use of valid and reliable outcome measured.
• Ensure coordinated delivery of care through ongoing communication with all members of the client’s team regarding plans and schedules for interventions.
• Document all assessment findings, treatment plans, progress and discharge summaries of interventions as required b the profession, referral source and the organization.
• Supports safe client care through the development of knowledge and skills in accordance with our principles of continuous quality improvement.