Job Description

Description:

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: \xe2\x80\x9cHome care is where I can truly make a difference. There is such a sense of accomplishment from helping people live independently at home.\xe2\x80\x9d 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, \xe2\x80\x9cThe freedom and flexibility can\xe2\x80\x99t be beat.\xe2\x80\x9d 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 \xe2\x80\x9cI love the inclusive culture. I feel welcome and at home.\xe2\x80\x9d .

We are seeking an Occupational Therapist for our newly established MGH2Home Program \xe2\x80\x93 FT \xe2\x80\x93 Salary Employee

What will be your role?

This is a unique Occupational Therapist position supporting East Toronto Health Partners\xe2\x80\x99 (ETHP) strategy to improve client transitions from hospital-to-home through the newly established MGH2Home program. This short-term transitional program (up to 90 days) involves linking together Michael Garron Hospital (MGH), Spectrum Health Care, VHA Home HealthCare and WoodGreen to support earlier discharges of adults with higher needs to reintegrate into their home and community. This multi-disciplinary team will work as \xe2\x80\x9cone team\xe2\x80\x9d, along with the client and designated family, to address their complex health and social needs in the development of a single \xe2\x80\x9cone team\xe2\x80\x9d care plan.

As an active member of a multidisciplinary team, OTs will provide consultation, assessment and planned interventions for diverse client groups in the community discharged from MGH2Home program. The Occupational Therapist works within a continuous quality improvement framework, which reflects VHA\xe2\x80\x99s core beliefs and mission of services as well as promoting and maintaining good public relations with clients, customers and VHA staff, volunteers, and associates.

There is a $2,000 Sign-On Bonus for full-time occupational therapists only.

What makes VHA\xe2\x80\x99s compensation unique?

• Salary Employee

• Compensation for education and professional development

• VHA is a leading learning organization so we can provide you with comprehensive orientation and training at the start and throughout your career

• Mentorship and peer support

• Career development opportunities

• Employee and family assistance program

• Wellness resources

• Perks & discounts

• Staff & service provider events

Required Qualifications:

• Graduate of a recognized program for Occupational Therapy.

• Member of the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario.

• Membership in professional association preferred.

• Experience within the professional discipline.

• Specialized courses to support areas of clinical expertise.

• Knowledge of community care requirements and resources available.

• Exceptional written and verbal skills.

• Ability to work independently.

• Utilize an evidence-based to achieve client-centered outcomes.

• Familiar with the routine use of valid framework and reliable outcome measures to support clinical interventions.

• Demonstrated commitment to client and family centered care.

• Demonstrated ability to recognize safety concerns, communicate effectively using a computer and/or mobile device.

How to Apply

Our online application should take about 5 to 10 minutes to complete.

Accommodation and VHA\xe2\x80\x99s commitment to DEI

At VHA Home HealthCare (VHA), we passionately strive to uphold our commitments to being an Equal Opportunity Employer. We champion inclusion and diversity in all parts of our organization and are strong believers that a diverse workforce is key to the ongoing and future success of VHA. We aim to review all applicants with fair and unbiased recruitment practices where opportunities are presented based on merits, skills, and experience. VHA is committed to providing reasonable accommodation and our services are accessible and sensitive to the needs of diverse groups. If you require any accommodation, please let us know in advance as we are happy to comply.

VHA is accredited with Exemplary Standing by Accreditation Canada; an RNAO Best Practice Spotlight Organization designate; and a founding member agency of United Way Greater Toronto.

Thank you to everyone who applies. We will review applications as they are received. We\xe2\x80\x99ll only be contacting those selected for further discussion.

In every role and at every level, we lead with purpose, build bonds that matter, and we\xe2\x80\x99re passionate about providing spectacular care.

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