Occupational Therapist

Victoria, BC
Permanent
Full-time

1 month ago

Close DateLocationVictoria Summit Quadra Village (SUMMIT) - Victoria, BC V8T 2A1 CA (Primary)Work Area (FBA Only)Multi-SiteYesTravel RequirementNo travel requiredShift Start Time/End Time08:00 / 16:00Days OffAs requiredVacancy TypeCasualSalary Range (Hourly Rate)$42.56 - $52.95Paid FTEN/AWorked BI-WEEKLY HOURSN/APlanned Start DateMar. 9 2026Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)Pending Return of IncumbentCRC required? (employee will be working with or have access to children or vulnerable adults and requires a Criminal Record Check)Required for Professional RegistrationJob DescriptionIn accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health), patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.Reporting to the Coordinator of Therapy Programs, responsible for unit level therapy programs. This includes assessing, developing, implementing, and evaluating therapy care plans on both an individual and group basis, for an assigned number of residents. Provides clinical work direction and coordinates tasks related to the provision of care and instructs Rehabilitation Assistants with the transfer of function.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;
Two (2) years' recent related experience; and
Eligible for membership in the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists (CAOT).

Skills And Abilities

Ability to work with minimal supervision.
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
Ability to deal with others effectively, especially clients with frailty, or complex physical and mental health needs.
Ability to organize and prioritize workload.
Ability to travel between various sites.
Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position (lifting and moving residents safely).

Link to Full Job DescriptionAdditional information for applicantsThis posting is for a casual Occupational Therapist to cover a variety of Long Term Care sites including: Priory, Glengarry, Gorge Road, Summit, Aberdeen, Saanich Peninsula, Sluggett House, Brentwood House. The shifts are Monday to Friday 8:00 - 16:00 and would cover vacation, LOA, sick leaves. Please contact Karin Louis with any questions karin.louis@islandhealth.ca

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