Occupational Therapist, Seniors Outreach
About the role
Job Description In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority, patient safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at VIHA; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.
Responsibilities Reporting to the Manager or designate and as a part of the interdisciplinary Seniors Health Team the Occupational Therapist provides elder friendly occupational therapy services based on the clinical theory and practice of the Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment for the target population (clients over 70 with cognitive impairment and and/or other indicators of frailty). Within the Seniors and Spiritual Health secondary level consultation service model, responsibilities include the following:
Contributes to the program's interdisciplinary Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment.
Completes a functional cognitive assessment as part of the Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment.
Develops recommendations to address functional issues identified by the occupational therapy assessment and communicates these recommendations to the client, family/caregiver and referring clinician and/or agency.
Collaborates with the agencies involved in providing care for the client.
Develops and provides education to clients, family and agencies regarding client's specific needs.
Documents assessment findings and treatment recommendations and maintains client records to ensure legal and data requirements are met
QUALIFICATIONS: Education, Training And Experience Graduation from a recognized university program in Occupational Therapy. Current licensure in a practicing category with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC as an Occupational Therapist. Eligible for membership in the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists (CAOT). Knowledge of current standards for Occupational Therapists. Three (3) years of recent clinically related experience including working with the frail elderly population in areas such as Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment, psychosocial and neuropsychologically based assessments, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Knowledge of and experience in the processes related to continuous quality improvement. Valid BC Driver's License.
Skills And Abilities
- Work effectively as part of an interdisciplinary team, with other agencies and staff, and with clients and caregivers/families.
- Demonstrate strong leadership abilities.
- Ability to function independently prioritize, organize, plan and problem solve.
- Ability to use a collaborative approach to problem solving with community partners and within the interdisciplinary team.
- Demonstrated contribution to the professional and the organizational vision as it pertains to geriatric clinical practice and patient/client care.
- Demonstrated critical and analytical thinking, decision making, and problem solving skills.
- A working knowledge of current and future health care issues and the potential impacts on occupation therapy clinical practice.
- Effective oral and written communication skills.
- Knowledge of Adult Learning Principals in developing and delivering formal education.
- Travel is a requirement of this position; transportation arrangements must meet operational requirements.
- Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
Link To Full Job Description https://jd.viha.ca/JD944.pdf
About Island Health
Island Health operates primary care clinics in Anacortes and on Orcas Island, and serves patients across three counties (Skagit, Island and San Juan). Our specialty services are extensive and rapidly adapting to meet the needs of our community. At Island Health, our patients are cared for by dedicated medical professionals who live and work in the community. We are a small but mighty health system, renowned for our holistic approach to patient care where our healthcare professionals treat our patients with compassion and respect. As a 5-star rated Medicare hospital and a top 100 rural hospital in the United States, patients can expect the highest quality of care where they actively participate in their healthcare planning and goal-setting.
Island Health is a Public Hospital District (Skagit County PHD No. 2) governed by a board of five commissioners whose boundaries include Fidalgo, Cypress, Guemes and Sinclair islands.
Island Health provides an innovative and growing environment for our employees to further their careers, and as a 43-bed hospital we provide a range of services and exceptional quality of care typically found in a larger facility including cancer care: physical, occupational and speech therapy; wound care; sleep wellness; psychiatry and behavioral services; family practice and specialty clinics; and much more.
Located in Anacortes, Washington, a vibrant seaside community focused on wellness, residents enjoy the exceptional quality of life the region offers including excellent schools, abundant recreational activities, and a community for artists.
To experience the culture of Anacortes, please visit: www.anacortes.org.
Island Health is your destination for opportunity and we are always recruiting. Please visit our careers page to learn more about our current positions, www.islandhealth.org/careers.
Occupational Therapist, Seniors Outreach
About the role
Job Description In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority, patient safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at VIHA; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.
Responsibilities Reporting to the Manager or designate and as a part of the interdisciplinary Seniors Health Team the Occupational Therapist provides elder friendly occupational therapy services based on the clinical theory and practice of the Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment for the target population (clients over 70 with cognitive impairment and and/or other indicators of frailty). Within the Seniors and Spiritual Health secondary level consultation service model, responsibilities include the following:
Contributes to the program's interdisciplinary Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment.
Completes a functional cognitive assessment as part of the Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment.
Develops recommendations to address functional issues identified by the occupational therapy assessment and communicates these recommendations to the client, family/caregiver and referring clinician and/or agency.
Collaborates with the agencies involved in providing care for the client.
Develops and provides education to clients, family and agencies regarding client's specific needs.
Documents assessment findings and treatment recommendations and maintains client records to ensure legal and data requirements are met
QUALIFICATIONS: Education, Training And Experience Graduation from a recognized university program in Occupational Therapy. Current licensure in a practicing category with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC as an Occupational Therapist. Eligible for membership in the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists (CAOT). Knowledge of current standards for Occupational Therapists. Three (3) years of recent clinically related experience including working with the frail elderly population in areas such as Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment, psychosocial and neuropsychologically based assessments, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Knowledge of and experience in the processes related to continuous quality improvement. Valid BC Driver's License.
Skills And Abilities
- Work effectively as part of an interdisciplinary team, with other agencies and staff, and with clients and caregivers/families.
- Demonstrate strong leadership abilities.
- Ability to function independently prioritize, organize, plan and problem solve.
- Ability to use a collaborative approach to problem solving with community partners and within the interdisciplinary team.
- Demonstrated contribution to the professional and the organizational vision as it pertains to geriatric clinical practice and patient/client care.
- Demonstrated critical and analytical thinking, decision making, and problem solving skills.
- A working knowledge of current and future health care issues and the potential impacts on occupation therapy clinical practice.
- Effective oral and written communication skills.
- Knowledge of Adult Learning Principals in developing and delivering formal education.
- Travel is a requirement of this position; transportation arrangements must meet operational requirements.
- Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
Link To Full Job Description https://jd.viha.ca/JD944.pdf
About Island Health
Island Health operates primary care clinics in Anacortes and on Orcas Island, and serves patients across three counties (Skagit, Island and San Juan). Our specialty services are extensive and rapidly adapting to meet the needs of our community. At Island Health, our patients are cared for by dedicated medical professionals who live and work in the community. We are a small but mighty health system, renowned for our holistic approach to patient care where our healthcare professionals treat our patients with compassion and respect. As a 5-star rated Medicare hospital and a top 100 rural hospital in the United States, patients can expect the highest quality of care where they actively participate in their healthcare planning and goal-setting.
Island Health is a Public Hospital District (Skagit County PHD No. 2) governed by a board of five commissioners whose boundaries include Fidalgo, Cypress, Guemes and Sinclair islands.
Island Health provides an innovative and growing environment for our employees to further their careers, and as a 43-bed hospital we provide a range of services and exceptional quality of care typically found in a larger facility including cancer care: physical, occupational and speech therapy; wound care; sleep wellness; psychiatry and behavioral services; family practice and specialty clinics; and much more.
Located in Anacortes, Washington, a vibrant seaside community focused on wellness, residents enjoy the exceptional quality of life the region offers including excellent schools, abundant recreational activities, and a community for artists.
To experience the culture of Anacortes, please visit: www.anacortes.org.
Island Health is your destination for opportunity and we are always recruiting. Please visit our careers page to learn more about our current positions, www.islandhealth.org/careers.