Occupational Therapist

Status: Part-time, 22.5 hours / week

Department: Resident Care – Allied Health

Union: Health Sciences Association (HSA)

Reports to: Director, Resident Services

Join a Team That Makes a Difference

Yaletown House Society is a non-profit long-term care home in the heart of Vancouver dedicated to providing exceptional, person-centred care for older adults with complex care needs. We are seeking a compassionate, collaborative, and experienced Occupational Therapist to join our interdisciplinary team.

In this role, you will work alongside a dedicated rehabilitation team that includes a full-time Rehabilitation Assistant and a part-time Physiotherapist. Together, you will play an integral role in helping residents maximize their independence, maintain functional abilities, and enhance their quality of life through evidence-based, resident-centred rehabilitation services.

This is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact by helping residents achieve and maintain their highest level of independence, function, and quality of life in a supportive and rewarding environment.

What You'll Do

As our Occupational Therapist, you will:

• Complete comprehensive occupational therapy assessments for residents upon admission and throughout their stay.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized treatment care plans using evidence-based practice.
• Assess mobility, functional abilities, cognition, psychosocial functioning, seating, positioning, adaptive equipment, and activities of daily living.
• Acts as a resource to interdisciplinary team, residents, families and other disciplines.
• Supports families by working with 3rd party vendors to acquire specialized equipment to meet the resident’s care needs.
• Recommend and implement interventions that maximize resident independence, safety, and quality of life.
• Collaborate closely with physicians, nursing staff, physiotherapists, rehabilitation assistants, residents, and families.
• Participate in interdisciplinary care conferences and family meetings.
• Provide education and consultation to staff, residents, and families.
• Complete required documentation and RAI-MDS assessments accurately and within established timelines.
• Support quality improvement initiatives and contribute to the ongoing development of occupational therapy services.

Qualifications

We're looking for someone who has:

• A Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
• Current registration in good standing with the College of Health and Care Professionals of British Columbia (CHCPBC).
• Eligibility for membership with the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists (CAOT).
• Minimum two (2) years of recent clinical Occupational Therapy experience, preferably in long-term care, geriatrics, rehabilitation, or a healthcare setting.
• Strong clinical assessment, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• A passion for working with older adults and providing compassionate, resident-centred care.
• The ability to work independently while contributing positively within an interdisciplinary team.

Skills

The ideal candidate will have:

• Strong clinical assessment and evidence-based treatment planning skills.
• Experience working with older adults in long-term care, rehabilitation, or a healthcare setting.
• Knowledge of mobility, activities of daily living, adaptive equipment, and falls prevention.
• Excellent communication, organization, and documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team.
• Strong clinical judgment, problem-solving skills, and a commitment to person-centred care.
• Proficiency with electronic health records and computer applications.

Benefits:

• Extended health care
• Flexible schedule
• Life insurance

Experience:

• Healthcare, preferably Long Term Care: 2 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• College of Health and Care Professionals of BC (CHCPBC) (required)