Occupational Therapist 2 - Sunshine Coast

This job was posted on our former career site as Posting #176151

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 Sunshine Coast Home Care Services team in Sechelt and Gibson, BC. Apply today to join our team!

As an Occupational Therapist with VCH you will

• Provide occupational therapy services to clients in the community to achieve quality client focused care.
• Planning and implementing goal directed services,
• Evaluating the effectiveness of the service,
• Work without general supervision and may be required to supervise up to and including two (2) FTE.
• Preparing and maintaining records.
• Contribute to the organization and delivery of occupational therapy services, and participate in departmental/program quality assurance initiatives, meetings, research, and education.
• Identifying and assessing client’s performance issues utilizing an evidence-based approach,
• Perform duties including

About Sechelt, Bc

The District Municipality of Sechelt is located on the lower Sunshine Coast of British Columbia, approximately 50 km northwest of Vancouver. It is accessible from the mainland by a 40-minute ferry trip between Horseshoe Bay and Langdale, followed by a 25-minute drive along Highway 101, also known as the Sunshine Coast Highway. This charming seaside community is known for its natural beauty and is a popular destination for outdoor activities including sightseeing, boating, diving, camping and mountain biking. There are also several municipal parks, plenty of eateries, locally owned shops, boutiques and galleries, and a golf course. Imagine a lifestyle where you are only a short walk or bike ride to work, you go home for lunch and you are home again in time for an activity or go for a hike AND watch the sunset - all before dinner. That is what Sechelt has to offer you!

Education & Experience

• Degree in occupational therapy or rehabilitation medicine.
• Valid BC Driver’s License. Local travel requires the use of a personal vehicle
• Eligible for membership in the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists (CAOT).
• Current full registration with the College of Occupational Therapists of British Columbia (COTBC).

Knowledge & Abilities

• Ability to supervise.
• Broad knowledge of occupational therapy theory and practice within a client and family centred model of care.
• Basic knowledge of evidence-based clinical practice related to designated clinical area.
• Demonstrated ability to function as a team member.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with co-workers and clients both one-on-one and in groups.
• Broad knowledge of occupational therapy standardized tests and measures.
• Broad knowledge of other health care disciplines and their role in client care.
• Demonstrated ability to establish workload priorities in collaboration with others in a complex health care environment.
• Skilled in the use of equipment, and in the techniques appropriate for occupational therapy treatment.
• Demonstrated ability to recognize when referral to another health care professional is required.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and in collaboration with others.
• Demonstrated ability to provide effective consultation.
• Basic computer literacy.
• Demonstrated ability to teach and empower clients to assume control over their health.

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 (Long Term Care/Seniors Assisted Living Provincial Health Officer Order and the Health Sector Order), as of October 26, 2021, all employees working for Vancouver Coastal Health must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19. 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.

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

Diversity, equity, 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.

This job was posted on our former Career Site as Posting # 176167.

Come work as a Booking Clerk with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!

Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Booking Clerk to join the Medical Imaging Clerical Support team at Ridge Meadows Hospital in Maple Ridge, BC. Apply today to join our team!

As a Booking Clerk working with a Medical Imaging department you will

• Performs scheduling and booking functions for a variety of patient appointments for designated areas within Radiology.
• Making follow up appointments,
• Locating applicable images/films prior to appointments,
• Filing requisitions for all bookings, and acting as receptionist to support the delivery of patient care and to ensure client/family needs are met above all other concerns.
• Rearranging schedules to meet changing demands/requests,
• Arranging times with patients, doctor's offices, nursing units, physicians, technical staff and surgical/medical daycare,
• Preparing and confirming patient information, entering booking, patient and image/film information into radiology and hospital computerized and/or manual booking and patient information systems,
• Performs duties such as

Education & Experience

• Grade 12, two (2) years' recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience

Knowledge & Abilities

• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to keyboard at 40 wpm.
• Ability to organize work.
• Ability to operate related equipment.
• Ability to deal with others effectively.

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 (Long Term Care/Seniors Assisted Living Provincial Health Officer Order and the Health Sector Order), as of October 26, 2021, all employees working for Vancouver Coastal Health must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19. 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.

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

Diversity, equity, 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.