133763 - Occupational Therapist 2 - Geriatric Mental Health

Occupational Therapist 2 - Geriatric Mental Health Job ID 2024-133763 City North Vancouver Work Location Mental Health / Substance Use Department Mental Health Geriatric Home Worksite 22 - North Shore Mental Health Labour Agreement Health Science Professionals Union 401 - HS Professional BCGEU Position Type Baseline Job Status Temporary Part-Time FTE 0.70 Standard Hours / Week 26.25 Job Category Therapy Services Salary Grade 9 Min Hourly CAD $42.56/Hr. Max Hourly CAD $52.95/Hr. Shift Times 0830-1630 Days Off Monday, Rotating Work Schedule Details every Monday off and every other Friday off Position Start Date As soon as possible End Date 8/1/2025 Position End Date - Incumbent Position ends on the listed end date or upon the return of the incumbent. Salary The salary range for this position is CAD $42.56/Hr. - CAD $52.95/Hr. Job Summary Come work as an Occupational Therapist with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) Relocation Assistance may be available. Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for an Occupational Therapist to join the Geriatric Mental Health team working with North Vancover Mental Health and Substance Use. Apply today to join our team As an Occupational Therapist with VCH you will: Provide occupational therapy services to clients to achieve quality client focused care and enable clients to develop healthy patterns of occupations. Identify and assess client’s occupational performance issues utilizing an evidence-based approach. Plan and implement goal directed services, and evaluate the effectiveness of the service. Prepare and maintain records. Contribute to the organization and delivery of occupational therapy services, and participates in departmental/program quality assurance initiatives, meetings, research, and education. Qualifications Education & Experience Degree in Occupational Therapy plus two (2) years’ recent related experience and or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Current full registration with the College of Occupational Therapists of British Columbia (COTBC). Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Basic knowledge of evidence-based clinical practice related to designated clinical area. Broad knowledge of occupational therapy standardized tests and measures. Broad knowledge of occupational therapy theory and practice within a client and family centred model of care. Broad knowledge of other health care disciplines and their role in client care. Demonstrated ability to function as a team member. Demonstrated ability to teach and empower clients to assume control over their health. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with co-workers and clients both one-on-one and in groups. Demonstrated ability to work independently and in collaboration with others. Demonstrated ability to provide effective consultation. Demonstrated ability to establish workload priorities in collaboration with others in a complex health care environment. Demonstrated ability to recognize when referral to another health care professional is required. Physical ability to perform the duties of the position. Skilled in the use of equipment, and in the techniques appropriate for occupational therapy treatment. Basic computer literacy. 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. 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 2024. 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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Location: Canada, CA

Posted Date: 10/2/2024