ERGOTHERAPEUTE A M-TEMPS — H/F

Occupational Therapist

Inglewood Care Centre, West Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Temporary

The Occupational Therapist contributes to the wellness philosophy of Baptist Housing Communities, provides initial assessments, consultations and recommendations regarding the resident’s physical and functional abilities. The Occupational Therapist contributes to the Musculo Skeletal Injury Prevention (MSIP) program for the team members of the Residence and participates as a member of the Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Team to review team member injuries.

Please note that this is a temporary one-year contract position. Provides work direction and supervision to the Rehabilitation Assistant. Monitors and evaluates performance of Rehabilitation Assistant on ongoing basis.

Contributes to the MSIP program by participating as a member of the OHS Team to review team member incident/accident reports, identify incident report trends and provide input to risk identification and reduction.

Works with clinical education team to plan and present in-services to promote musculo-skeletal injury prevention for team members and residents.

Promotes by example and by assisting team members, awareness of safe transfer and lifting techniques, including correct usage of transfer and lifting equipment.

Promotes ergonomic consideration in physical planning of work and living space.

Program Leadership and resident Support

Provides assessment, consultation and recommendations regarding resident mobility, equipment needs and risk management.

Offers therapy / therapeutic programs to residents.

Documents assessments and therapies using the assigned DAR format.

Works collaboratively with residents and their families in equipment rentals or purchases.

Encourages residents and team members to seek professional services or access community resources as appropriate.

Promotes resident’s ability of choices / managed risk.

Networks and Relationships

Works in collaboration with external partners as appropriate (i.e., Establishes and maintains interpersonal relationships with residents, team members and partners as required.

Contributes as a member of the administrative team and the therapy team.

Maintains relationships with professional peers in the long term care community.

Health and Safety

Establishes influences and supports a culture of health and safety.

Takes initiative and makes suggestions for health and safety improvements in the workplace.

Responds appropriately to changing and/or emergency situations in a calm, reassuring manner.

As an Ambassador of Baptist Housing:

Fosters and maintains positive, collaborative relationships with residents, team members, Families and Partners.

Demonstrates a personal alignment with Baptist Housing values and displays an attitude of genuineness, empathy, compassion, respect and understanding.

Loves the elderly and demonstrates an understanding of the unique needs of seniors.

Has the desire to serve.

Is flexible and adaptable to change.

Knowledge of managed risk process in response to resident / significant other’s choices.

Knowledge of computerized and other health related information systems.

Knowledge of the legal aspects of documentation.

Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy with 3-5 years of OT experience in seniors’ care, or Bachelor’s degree with equivalent experience.

Demonstrated experience using progressive and innovative approaches to gerontological rehabilitation and maintenance of strength.

An hourly wage between $45.15 - $56.17.

Baptist Housing Careers : Our Promise

At Baptist Housing, every day is an opportunity for you to help our seniors experience life well in supportive communities. Joining Baptist Housing means becoming a part of a committed and compassionate team that strives to create a warm and relational community where you can confidently bring your whole self to work, knowing that your contributions are valued and recognized. Our people and our values are what set us apart, and together we make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents.

Why Work at Baptist Housing?

You can make a real impact on the lives of our residents. Supportive & Fun Community: We're more than colleagues.