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We are a trusted company who provides superior healthcare, food and support services to long-term care and assisted living facilities across BC.
We are looking for a caring Occupational Therapist with a passion for the elderly to join our new long-term care facility*,* Sun Rivers in Kamloops, BC.
*Location:* 580 Shuswap Road, Kamloops BC
Compensation: $55.00 - $65.00
*Position Details:*
* Flexible Schedule (15 hours/week)
*Duties and Responsibilities*
* Develops, implements and evaluates occupational therapy programs and interventions for residents.
* Assesses residents' occupational and functional status, develops appropriate health care plan, provides required interventions and follow up, in accordance with established occupational and falls prevention therapy techniques and practices. Provides consultation and education regarding mobility, and occupational function productivity and leisure to residents.
* Develops pain management strategies for residents affected by chronic illnesses and provide them with education, support and solutions.
* Assesses residents' seating to help provide optimal comfort and pressure reduction and function.
* Assesses residents for adaptive devices to help improve or maintain independence.
* Attends resident care conferences and family meetings and presents information related to occupational therapy; recommends related interventions and participates in the development of the resident care plan.
* Provides input into the development, revision, implementation and evaluation of occupational therapy practices, policies and procedures, audits and continuous quality improvement activities.
* Performs other related tasks as required.
*Qualifications*
* Baccalaureate degree in Occupational Therapy plus up to one year of recent related experience. Current registration with the College of Occupational Therapists of BC.
* Basic understanding of adult education principles, methods and tools.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Pay: $55.00-$65.00 per hour
Benefits:
* Dental care
* Extended health care
* On-site parking
* Vision care
Flexible language requirement:
* French not required
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Kamloops, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Application question(s):
* Have you completed a degree in Occupational Therapy?
Experience:
* Senior care: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
* registration with College of Occupational Therapists of BC. (required)
Work Location: In person
We are looking for a caring Occupational Therapist with a passion for the elderly to join our new long-term care facility*,* Sun Rivers in Kamloops, BC.
*Location:* 580 Shuswap Road, Kamloops BC
Compensation: $55.00 - $65.00
*Position Details:*
* Flexible Schedule (15 hours/week)
*Duties and Responsibilities*
* Develops, implements and evaluates occupational therapy programs and interventions for residents.
* Assesses residents' occupational and functional status, develops appropriate health care plan, provides required interventions and follow up, in accordance with established occupational and falls prevention therapy techniques and practices. Provides consultation and education regarding mobility, and occupational function productivity and leisure to residents.
* Develops pain management strategies for residents affected by chronic illnesses and provide them with education, support and solutions.
* Assesses residents' seating to help provide optimal comfort and pressure reduction and function.
* Assesses residents for adaptive devices to help improve or maintain independence.
* Attends resident care conferences and family meetings and presents information related to occupational therapy; recommends related interventions and participates in the development of the resident care plan.
* Provides input into the development, revision, implementation and evaluation of occupational therapy practices, policies and procedures, audits and continuous quality improvement activities.
* Performs other related tasks as required.
*Qualifications*
* Baccalaureate degree in Occupational Therapy plus up to one year of recent related experience. Current registration with the College of Occupational Therapists of BC.
* Basic understanding of adult education principles, methods and tools.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Pay: $55.00-$65.00 per hour
Benefits:
* Dental care
* Extended health care
* On-site parking
* Vision care
Flexible language requirement:
* French not required
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Kamloops, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Application question(s):
* Have you completed a degree in Occupational Therapy?
Experience:
* Senior care: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
* registration with College of Occupational Therapists of BC. (required)
Work Location: In person