Job Description
We are seeking a qualified Occupational Therapist to provide home-based services for a small caseload of clients between 2-18 years of age with a range of developmental disabilities.
The position would involve travelling within the Richmond, BC community to client’s homes and providing services on site. COVID-19 safety protocol strictly enforced. Direct supervision provided from Registered Occupational Therapist.
As an Occupational Therapist you will:
- Work with clients and their families to establish family centered and client centered occupational therapy goals
- Provide direct service, including but not limited to occupational therapy assessments, consultation, interventions, and education to the client, family and community providers
- Utilize literature to establish and support evidence-based practice
- Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team of community providers involved in the client’s care team
- Document delivery of occupational therapy services and client’s progress in treatment interventions as per college guidelines
- Adhere to code of conduct and ethics for working with vulnerable population
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education & Experience
- Degree in Occupational Therapy from a recognized University
- Current full registration with the College of Occupational Therapists of British Columbia
- One (1) year's recent, related experience working with pediatrics as an Occupational Therapist
- Professional liability insurance
- Criminal Record Check
- Valid BC Drivers License and access to a vehicle
- Professional development in pediatrics and mental health an asset
- Registered Autism Service Provider an asset
Knowledge & Abilities
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Computer literacy skills
- Ability to work collaboratively with others
- Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position
- Ability to organize and prioritize work
- Ability to observe and recognize changes in clients
- Ability to analyze and solve problems
- Ability to establish and maintain therapeutic rapport with clients
- Ability to motivate clients and to encourage progression through therapeutic goals
- Demonstrated ability to provide self-care instruction and education
Availability
- Part-Time (2-3 days per week with shifts of 3-6 hours)
- Must be available on Saturdays and 2 weekdays from 3:30pm-6pm
- Richmond residence an asset
Compensation: Competitive, dependent on experience
Job Type: Part-time
Part-time hours: 6 per week
Application question(s):
- Are you available on Saturdays from 9-3pm?
- What city do you live in?
- Do you have access to a vehicle?
- Which days of the week are you available from 3:30pm-6pm in Richmond?
- What's your experience with pediatrics?
Licence/Certification:
- Full Registrant Licence with COTBC (required)
Work Location: On the road
Expected start date: 2023-06-01