Occupational Therapist - House Calls Program

VHA Home HealthCare

  • Toronto, ON
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 20 hours ago
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 RangeCommensurate with experienceOccupational Therapist - House Calls Program (35 hours per week)About this programHouse Calls is a Toronto-based interdisciplinary mobile healthcare team that provides care to seniors living at home with cognitive, physical and social frailties. House Calls delivers comprehensive in-home healthcare to vulnerable seniors who experience barriers accessing traditional office or clinic-based care.A partnership between primary care, SPRINT Senior Care and VHA Home HealthCare, our integrated team includes Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, Social Workers, Occupational Therapists, and Physiotherapists, supported by in-office Coordinators.The House Calls team strives to improve the health and quality of life for all our patients. Our care plans include comprehensive and ongoing primary care, chronic and acute disease management, medication administration, in-home interdisciplinary assessments, ongoing case management, and assistance with navigating the healthcare system. The House Calls team also facilitates safe discharges and transitions from the emergency department and hospital inpatient beds to enable safe recovery and care in the home setting.Key Areas of AccountabilityVHA'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 (asset)
  • Compassionate and empathetic
  • Self-driven with ability to work independently
  • Skilled in caseload management
  • Skilled at electronic documentation
  • A registered ADP authorizer (asset)
  • New Graduates are welcome to apply
What makes VHA’s compensation unique?Benefits and pension plan for permanent eligible employeesCompensation for education and professional developmentVHA is a leading learning organization so we can provide you with comprehensive orientation and training at the start and throughout your careerMentorship and peer supportCareer development opportunitiesEmployee and family assistance programWellness resourcesPerks & discountsStaff & service provider eventsAccommodation and VHA’s commitment to DEIAt 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. If you require any accommodation, please let us know in advance as we are happy to comply.How to Apply?Our online application should take about 5 to 10 minutes to complete.VHA is accredited with Exemplary Standing by Accreditation Canada; an RNAO Best Practice Spotlight Organization designate; and a founding member agency of United Way Greater Toronto.Thank you to everyone who applies. We will review applications as they are received. We’ll only be contacting those selected for further discussion.In every role and at every level, we lead with purpose, build bonds that matter, and we’re passionate about providing spectacular care.

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