Job Description

Description

The Occupational Therapist is responsible for the provision of Occupational Therapy for the residents at Sunset Lodge and as such; develops and implements plans for the provision of Occupational Therapy services, and acts as a clinical consultant to the facility staff.

This position reports directly to the Director of Care.

HOURS:

• 15 hours per week

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Develops, implements and monitors Therapeutic services for the residents by:

• Maintains the mission and philosophy of Sunset Lodge.
• Conducting resident assessments and evaluations to determine their physical condition, limitations, medical histories and personal goals.
• Communicating with physicians and other health care providers to confirm plans of care.
• Advising family members and other supportive individuals about the level of care the resident needs.
• Providing occupational therapy guidance, support and education during resident sessions.
• Teaching residents how to interact with adaptive technology and showing them how to use assistive devices.
• Assisting residents with purchasing products to help them achieve their goals.
• Consulting and communicating with external community agencies to access prescribed equipment for residents.
• Participating as a member of the interdisciplinary health care team.
• Referring residents to agencies and services may improve the resident's level of function, enhance their quality of life and assist with financial concerns as needed.

Acts as a liaison and provides services for families and the community by:

• Facilitating educational opportunities for residents' families, friends and caregivers.
• Maintains links with relevant community organizations and provides appropriate outreach support.

Acts as a resource to facility staff by:

• Planning and delivering in-service education sessions for other members of the health care team as required.
• Participating as a member of appropriate facility committees.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

Education and Experience

• Graduated from a program in Occupational Therapy recognized by the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapy (CAOT). Current practicing registration with the College of Occupational Therapists of British Columbia (COTBC).

PREFERRED SKILLS/CAPABILITIES:

• Superior verbal and written communication skills.
• Sound interpersonal and organizational abilities.
• Knowledge of software applications, particularly word-processing, Excel and e-mail
• Ability to work within an interdisciplinary health care team whose members have diverse backgrounds and often competing priorities.
• Ability to organize work, set priorities and meet deadlines with a minimum of supervision.

Successful candidates, prior to hiring, may be required to provide:

• Background check consent.
• A clear vulnerable sector screening.
• A clean driver's abstract.
• Completion of our online Armatus Abuse Training and required Health and Safety training.

The Salvation Army will accommodate candidates as required under applicable human rights legislation. If you require a disability-related accommodation during this process, please inform us of your requirements.

In support of our commitment to a healthy and safe workplace and community, The Salvation Army (TSA) has a vaccination requirement for all employees in Canada. The successful candidate will be made an offer of employment on the condition of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and will be required to provide proof of full vaccination, prior to their employment start date. The requirement to be fully vaccinated is subject to provincial/territorial human rights legislation. If the candidate is unable to vaccinate for a reason protected by the Human Rights Code, a request for accommodation can be submitted and written proof satisfactory to TSA will be required.

We thank all applicants, however, only those candidates to be interviewed will be contacted.

Internal Applicants, please advise your managing supervisor of your intentions prior to submitting your application.