Job Description

Job Summary

We currently have exciting

Part-Time

opportunity for?a

Occupational Therapist,

to join our

Therapies

team located in

St. Michael's Centre?Burnaby, B.C.

St. Michael's Centre is a welcoming, faith-based, care home and hospice, committed to providing adults with exceptional health care, and social, emotional, and spiritual connections. We are a faith-based care home and hospice founded by three churches: Catholic, United and Anglican. We embrace all faith traditions, spirituality, and honour the human spirit.

Detailed Overview

Under the direction of the Director of Care, the Occupational Therapist (OT) is responsible for organizing and implementing rehabilitation programs for residents of St. Michael's Centre (SMC); and to meet the needs of the residents in accordance with the philosophies and objectives of SMC's Therapies Department.

Responsibilities

Organizes and carries out appropriate therapeutic interventions for residents. Provides required in-service education for staff and residents, within his/her therapeutic scope and professional knowledge, such as lift and transfers, safe use of wheelchairs/power chairs, and best practice(s) related to bed positioning to reduce pressure sores. Supervises and directs the team of Rehab. Assistants. Communicates relevant information to the Director of Care and staff in a manner that supports the safe and effective care of residents. Provides occupational therapy assessment of the patient's physical and cognitive status, functional abilities, needs, and goals by methods such as reviewing records, gathering information, interviewing the patient, identifying patient and therapist expectations, selecting and applying evidence-based assessment methods, consulting with members of the health care team, performing hands-on patient examinations, and monitoring the patient's health to improve, maintain or support occupational health and performance Analyzes the patient's needs, establishes occupational therapy diagnosis and prognosis and develops an evidence-based, outcome-focused intervention strategy; utilizes assessment and reassessment findings, discusses the analysis with the patient and caregivers, develops short and long term goals and selects a practice model/intervention consistent with patient needs and goals to achieve optimal health outcomes. Implements interventions in accordance with established treatment guidelines and educates patients and caregivers regarding self-management, health promotion and injury/disability prevention. Maintains required statistics and records as required to track resident progress. Participates in facility Resident Care Conferences. Collaborates with patients and their families/care givers in developing the care plan and encourages family participation in the development, implementation and ongoing modification of the care plan. Establishes a therapeutic relationship by demonstrating empathy, trust and respect, advocating for the patient's rights to privacy, dignity and access to information, and by ensuring the patient's choice and autonomy in decision-making and care planning. Maintains a variety of records including patient files by gathering information, entering data into computerized databases and/or documenting information into approved formats. Notes patient progress, changes to treatment plan, and records test/treatment results to provide evidence and rationale that support assessment findings and intervention plan. Compiles statistics on workload activities and summarizes information into written reports as requested. Delegates components of treatment to rehabilitation assistants by providing work direction and verbal and/or written instruction, ensuring and documenting the appropriate transfer of function and ensuring quality patient care. Develops and maintains working relations with external agencies such as wheelchair suppliers, vendors, etc. Provides direction to practicum students and volunteers when required Performs other duties as required.

Qualifications

Graduate from a recognized program in Physiotherapy or Occupational Therapy. Current registered membership with the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists, and the BC College of Occupational Therapists or Physiotherapists Association of British Columbia. Recent related experience of, at least, 2-3 years is preferred. Long Term Care experience preferred

Skills and Abilities

Ability to provide initial and ongoing functional, cognitive and perceptual assessments of residents including transfers, swallowing and wheelchair mobility and seating. Ability to relate appropriately and effectively to Long Term Care residents and their families, staff and volunteers. Documents assessments on resident chart. Ability to organize workload independently and work with minimum supervision. Ability to develop and facilitate ongoing rehabilitation procedures for residents that may be implemented by other staff members such as care plans, equipment provision and training. Ability to work effectively with other members of the interdisciplinary team and communicate relevant information to assist with ongoing resident care. Ability to plan and implement rehabilitation programs for long term care residents. Ability to communicate effectively in English, both written and verbal. . Effective leadership abilities, including conflict resolution, and the ability to help guide individuals to act wisely and thoughtfully. An individual who is thoughtful, kind, caring, facilitates psychological safety and compassionate whose values align with our faith based values and Mission. Basic knowledge of research process and methodology. Ability to teach and provide effective consultation to patients, caregivers, rehabilitation assistants and other health care professionals. Knowledge and understanding of the gerontology, the aging process and Long Term Care is required. Ability to operate related equipment including relevant software applications. Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
We are looking for a caring, compassionate, and thoughtful individual who will assist us in improving the Quality of Life for our Residents, and who can make meaningful contributions to our teams.

Employment Type

Permanent Part-Time

FTE

0.6 (22.5 h/w)

Scheduled Start and Stop Times

08:30 - 16:30, Monday to Wednesday (preferred)

Days Off

Weekends and STAT

Program / Service

Therapies

The salary range for this position is CAD

$42.56 - $52.95 / hour

Grade and Level

2 and 9

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $42.56-$52.95 per year

Benefits:

Dental care Employee assistance program Extended health care Flexible schedule Paid time off Vision care
Schedule:

Day shift
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2025-07-31