Occupational Therapist at Lifemark Health Group

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 May, 26

Salary

65.0

Posted On

14 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Clinical Evaluations, Admission Assessments, ADL Assessments, Specialized Seating, Positioning Assessments, Equipment Recommendation, Vendor Consultation, Funding Applications, Client Education, Restraint Evaluation, Wound Prevention, Falls Prevention, Injury Prevention, Treatment Interventions, Chart Recording

Industry

Wellness and Fitness Services

Description

Lifemark Seniors Wellness presents an exciting opportunity for an Occupational Therapist to join our growing team! Location: Vancouver, BC Schedule: 8 hour/week Pay range: $60 - $65/hour In this role you will: * Perform clinical evaluations, including admission assessments, ADL assessments, specialized seating and positioning assessments * Identification of appropriate equipment needs with initiation of recommendations * Consult with local vendors regarding equipment trials and complete applications/funding letters to Ministry of Health, insurance agencies and other funding parties * Provide informal education on seating and positioning, independence with activities of daily living, wheelchairs and adaptive aides as well as providing ongoing education to clients and family to improve function, independence and safety * Provide ongoing evaluation of restraint use, wound prevention, falls and injury prevention. * Record assessment and treatment interventions in the client's chart as per guidelines established by the College of Occupational Therapists Qualifications: * Registration with the Provincial Association of Occupational Therapists * Experience in Long Term Care preferred Mandatory requirement: Valid Vulnerable Sector screening check and Proof of Tuberculin (2-Step Mantoux Test) clearance (within 6 months) Lifemark Seniors Wellness is one of the largest rehabilitation focused companies dedicated to providing therapy solutions for seniors. With over 30 years of experience, we are a preferred partner of more than 185 LTC homes, 55 retirement communities and provide over 180 senior dwellings with physiotherapy, occupational therapy and therapeutic group exercise programming. As Canada's largest physiotherapy company, our purpose is: Movement to a better life. For our staff, the Lifemark difference is based on 4 pillars: We foster innovative thinking; assist with career development; we support personal health and wellness; and devoted to making a real impact in the communities that we live and work in. Inclusion We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people from all backgrounds can thrive. Improving inclusion and equity is a collective responsibility. Lifemark promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including but not limited to those self-identifying as a member of the employment equity groups: Indigenous peoples, Newcomers to Canada, Women, and Visible minorities. Accommodation Accommodations are available on request for all candidates taking part in any aspect of the recruitment and selection process. Email us at talent at lifemark.ca [http://lifemark.ca/] Apply today! Visit www.lifemark.ca [http://www.lifemark.ca/] for more information about us!

Responsibilities

The Occupational Therapist will perform clinical evaluations, including admission and specialized seating assessments, and identify appropriate equipment needs with initiation of recommendations. Responsibilities also include consulting with vendors, completing funding applications, providing education to clients and families, and ongoing evaluation of safety measures like restraint and fall prevention.