Occupational Therapist - House Calls Program

VHA Home HealthCare (VHA) is one of the largest not-for-profit home care providers in Ontario. Our team is made up of close to 3,000 caring and committed professionals who love what they do.

Our providers tell us : Home care is where I can truly make a difference. There is such a sense of accomplishment from helping people live independently at home.

Our teams work together to provide high quality, client-centred care to those who need it most in their homes, schools, retirement homes and other community settings.

Many of our team members manage their own schedules in the community and they say, The freedom and flexibility can’t be beat.

Providers form meaningful bonds with the clients and families they serve over time and are supported by a diverse regional team and beneficial home office programs.

Team members tell us I love the inclusive culture. I feel welcome and at home.

Pay Range

Per Hour) $55 - $60

Occupational Therapist (OT) - House Calls Program (35 hours per week)

About this program

Founded in 2008, House Calls is a pioneering home-based primary care program committed to delivering exceptional healthcare services to frail, home bound seniors in Toronto.

As an independent program, we operate within a collaborative framework alongside SPRINT Senior Care, who takes the administrative lead, and VHA Home HealthCare, who provides contracted Occupational Therapy and allied health support.

Our goal is to support frail, homebound seniors living at home for as long as possible, providing comprehensive and dignified care that includes palliative services.

The successful candidate will be joining a cohesive and supportive team that has been providing excellent care in the community for over 17 years!

Find more about this program on : www.seniorshousecalls.ca

VHA's Occupational Therapy provides consultation, assessment and planned interventions for diverse client groups across Southern Ontario and the capital region, referred through VHA Rehab Solutions and Champlain Rehab Solutions.

The Occupational Therapist works within a continuous quality improvement framework, which reflects VHA’s core beliefs and mission of services as well as promoting and maintaining good public relations with clients, customers and VHA staff, volunteers and associates.

Key Areas of Accountability

VHA's Occupational Therapist have the following key areas of accountability, but not limited to :

• Assesses and implements occupational therapy interventions in accordance with professional practice guidelines and standards established by VHA and the perspective regulatory college.
• Implement client interventions based on assessment information, client input and in conjunction with the client’s integrated care plan.
• Ensure that services provided are best practice, evidence-based and evaluated through the routine use of valid and reliable outcome measured.
• Ensure coordinated delivery of care through ongoing communication with all members of the client’s team regarding plans and schedules for interventions.
• Document all assessment findings, treatment plans, progress and discharge summaries of interventions as required by the profession, referral source and the organization.
• Supports safe client care through the development of knowledge and skills in accordance with our principles of continuous quality improvement.

Required Qualifications :

• Degree in Occupational Therapy from a recognized school of Occupational Therapy.
• Member in good standing with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario.
• Valid Driver’s License with access to a vehicle
• Compassionate and empathetic
• Self-driven with ability to work independently
• Skilled in caseload management
• Skilled at electronic documentation
• Able to provide virtual care
• A registered ADP authorizer (asset)

What makes VHA’s compensation unique?

Benefits and pension plan for permanent eligible employees

Compensation for education and professional development

VHA is a leading learning organization so we can provide you with comprehensive orientation and training at the start and throughout your career

Mentorship and peer support

Career development opportunities

Employee and family assistance program

Wellness resources

Perks & discounts

Staff & service provider events

Accommodation and VHA’s commitment to DEI

At VHA Home HealthCare (VHA), we passionately strive to uphold our commitments to being an Equal Opportunity Employer. We champion inclusion and diversity in all parts of our organization and are strong believers that a diverse workforce is key to the ongoing and future success of VHA.

We aim to review all applicants with fair and unbiased recruitment practices where opportunities are presented based on merits, skills, and experience.

VHA is committed to providing reasonable accommodation and our services are accessible and sensitive to the needs of diverse groups. I