Occupational Therapy Assistant (Rehabilitation Assistant)

Job Summary

Come work as an Occupational Therapy Assistant with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)! Relocation Assistance may be available.Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Occupational Therapy Assistant to join the Avoidance of Unnecessary Residential Care and Acute Admissions (AURAA) team in Vancouver, BC. Apply today to join our team!

As an Occupational Therapy Assistant you will:

• Function under the operational supervision of the Program Manager, practice supervision of Occupational Therapy Practice Coordinator, and the work direction of the designated occupational therapist, in coordination with other interdisciplinary team members to carry out established rehabilitative activities within the occupational therapy (OT) scope of practice.
• Receive assignments and implement lower risk interventions related to the clinical aspects of OT care plans.
• Demonstrat and teach activities, adapting devices to enable patients/clients/residents to maximize their potential for independence.
• Provide functional direction to patients/clients/residents and family, and assist/practice daily living skills.
• Report relevant observations of patient/client/resident progress and behaviours, provide direction to volunteers, organize and clean equipment and supplies, and maintain established inventory of supplies.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Completion of a recognized Diploma level Rehabilitation Assistant Program with occupational therapy components plus one (1) year's recent, related experience working with target population or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Valid BC Driver’s License and access to a vehicle may be required and will be listed on the posting.

Knowledge & Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to deal with others effectively.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
• Ability to organize work.
• Ability to operate related equipment.

Closing Statement

The hours of work including days off and work area may be subject to change consistent with operational requirements and the provision of the Collective Agreement and applicable statutes. Successful applicants may be required to complete a Criminal Records Review Check.As per the current Public Health Orders, as of October 5, 2023, all employees working for Vancouver Coastal Health must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 or have received a single dose of the most-recent, updated COVID-19 vaccine. Proof of vaccination status will be required.

WHY JOIN VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH?

VCH is a world class innovator in medical care, research and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents. At VCH, we embrace thinking boldly, taking smart risks, and "going first" when we believe it will lead to the best possible outcomes for patients and their families. We invite you to join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities by showcasing our passion for care, connection to the communities we serve and our culture of teamwork that makes VCH a great place to work.

• Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan
• Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
• Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families
• Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers
• Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff

Equity, diversity, and inclusion are essential to our goals of creating a great place to work and delivering exceptional care. We acknowledge and accommodate unique differences and ensure special measures are in place so that all prospective and current employees are given an opportunity to succeed.We are committed to building a representative workforce and encourage applications reflecting diversity of sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization or ancestry, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous person.Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers in 2023.Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for this posting. ***Employees of VCH must apply online via the Internal Career Portal on CareerHub, you are currently viewing the External Career Portal. Refer to the https://my.vch.ca/working-here/job-postings site for instructions on how to view internal job postings and how to apply as an employee. Current VCH employees who apply to this posting using this external site will be considered as an external candidate. Seniority will not apply.***Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health.

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