Therapist Jobs in Kitimat, BC

Do you want to work for a health care organization that changes people's lives? One that not only cares deeply about clients, but also values that its employees are its greatest asset?

Vision Loss Rehabilitation Canada is a unique health services organization that serves people who are blind or partially sighted across the country. Our certified specialists provide training that empowers clients to develop or to restore activities of daily living skills, to promote their independence, to enhance safety and mobility. We work closely with ophthalmologists, optometrists, and other health care professionals, by providing essential care on a referral basis in homes, workplaces and communities across the country.

We offer competitive salaries and benefits, flexible schedules, and opportunities for professional development and growth.

For more information about Vision Loss Rehabilitation Canada, please visit visionlossrehab.ca or call 1-844-887-8572.

Position Title : Occupational Therapist

Location : Vancouver, BC

Term : Permanent, Full-time

Reports To : Manager, Healthcare Operations

Salary : $33.54 - $38.08 / hour

Date : November 1, 2024

I. Scope and Summary of Primary Responsibilities

In covering a broad range of duties and responsibilities the occupational therapist will assist clients of all ages to improve their ability to perform tasks in their daily living and working environment. The OT utilizes their specialist knowledge and skills to provide assessment; treatment plans; independent living skills training and intervention strategies; recommendations; reports and service coordination to clients, caregivers, and their families.

They operate under the philosophy of Occupational Therapy, delivering services in a client-centered framework. The therapist applies science knowledge and occupational therapy skills to work with individuals with vision loss.

This position will also work with external health care providers to identify needs, support care plan goals and to strengthen the communication and care planning linkages between providers and across sectors along the continuum of care.

The OT will strive to ensure that every person diagnosed with vision loss have timely access to information, learning opportunities and support when and where they need it to achieve the following outcomes :

• increase system capacity to provide individuals with vision loss with system navigation support.
• improved client experience for the person with vision loss within the health care system
• enhanced capacity for the person living with vision loss to remain in their own home, engage in activities that support independence and community interaction.
• Connect the person with vision loss with the right services at the right time in the right place.
• Improved overall health and well-being of the person with vision loss.

Accountabilities

II. Essential Functions

The position entails, but is not limited to the following general responsibilities :

Relationships

Problem Solving / Time Frame of Impact

Decision Autonomy

Leadership

Requirements

III. Qualifications

Knowledge and Skill Requirements

Certifications or Designations

Benefits

Apply Now!

If this sounds like the role for you, apply now to janice.rego@vlrehab.ca

Be sure to include a resume, cover letter, and mention how you heard about this opportunity.

VLRC is committed to creating and fostering an inclusive workplace and we are committed to a fair, transparent, and accessible recruitment process. We strongly encourage applications from members of groups that have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including but not limited to Indigenous peoples, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, people who are blind, partially sighted, or deafblind, and those who identify as women and / or 2SLGBTQ+.We strongly encourage applications from applicants with sight loss. Direct lived experience would be a definite asset.

VLRC is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities and will work with applicants requesting accommodations at any stage of the hiring process. Please note that the successful candidate will be required to pass a standard Vulnerable Sector Check.

Not sure if you qualify? Think about applying anyway!

We understand that not everyone brings 100% of the skills and experience for the role. If you possess similar experience to what we’ve listed above, we encourage you to apply. We believe that diverse experience, transferable skills, and passion are key!

We thank all applicants for their interest in VLRC, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Closing Date for Applications : November 29, 2024