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Fraser Health

Public health authority operating hospitals

Occupational Therapist

Rehabilitation TherapiesConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeBurnaby, BC, CanadaCA$45.15 - CA$56.17 /hrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A baccalaureate degree in Occupational Therapy.
  • Current full registration with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC.
  • Eligibility for membership in the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists - British Columbia.
  • Two years of recent, related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
  • Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
  • Ability to deal effectively with others.
  • Ability to plan and implement rehabilitation programs for facility residents.
  • Ability to organize workload and work with minimum supervision.
  • Knowledge and understanding of the philosophy of Long Term Care.
  • Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.

Responsibilities

  • Provide initial and ongoing functional, cognitive, and perceptual assessments of patients and residents.
  • Perform initial and ongoing assessments of patients and residents; implement and evaluate therapeutic interventions as appropriate, based on patient and resident needs.
  • Develop and facilitate ongoing occupational therapy interventions for patients and residents that may be implemented by other staff members.
  • Communicate relevant information, such as residents’ progress and responses to treatments, to team members to assist with ongoing care planning.
  • Delegate components of treatment to assistants and aides by instructing, observing, and monitoring treatment provided to ensure quality patient and resident care. Provide input to the manager for assistants’ and aides’ performance evaluations.
  • Complete documentation in patient and resident health records following established facility policies.
  • Participate in program and regional meetings as required, and develop and maintain working relationships with outside agencies.
  • Participate in quality improvement and risk management activities, including evaluating written procedures and standards and developing assessment forms, educational materials, program descriptions, and equipment.
  • Provide orientation, direction, supervision, and evaluation to assigned students and volunteers as required.
  • Prepare and deliver in-services on occupational therapy subjects, such as new equipment.
  • Ensure equipment is safe and in good working order. Provide input to the manager on the purchase of supplies and equipment and on equipment repairs as required.
  • Perform other related duties as required.

About the Company

Fraser Health

Public health authority operating hospitals

Fraser Health is a Canadian health authority that provides health services to about 1.8 million people in British Columbia. It operates 12 hospitals, including major trauma centers, as well as outpatient care and surgery centers, and offers services in residential care, public health, home health, and mental health. It employs more than 40,000 staff, medical staff, and volunteers who coordinate care across hospitals, clinics, and community settings to ensure patients receive the right care at the right time. Its goal is to keep communities healthy by delivering accessible, high-quality care and by creating good workplaces for its employees and volunteers.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Grant
Total funding
$20K
Headquarters
Surrey, Canada
Founded
2001

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