About the Role
VHA Home HealthCare is seeking Occupational Therapists to assess and provide consultation, recommendations, and interventions to a diverse group of pediatric clients in their homes and/or schools using evidence-based best practice. You will ensure coordinated delivery of care through ongoing communication with the client care team regarding plans and schedules for interventions, problem-solve in collaboration with the client and care team to create opportunities for more independence and promote VHA’s core beliefs and values.
Responsibilities
- 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 b 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.
Requirements
- 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.
Skills
- Occupational Therapy
- Pediatric client assessment
- Evidence-based practice
- Care coordination
- Intervention planning
- Problem-solving
- Caseload management
- Electronic documentation
- Virtual care delivery
Location
- Home
- School
- Community settings
Work Type
- Full-time
- Part-time
- Casual
Experience Level
- Not specified
Education Level
- Degree in Occupational Therapy
Salary/Compensations
- $80,000–$130,000
Benefits
- Onboarding Enhancement Program
- Performance and Quality Incentives
- $2,000 Sign-On Bonus
- Benefits and pension plan for permanent eligible employees
- Compensation for education and professional development
- Comprehensive orientation and training
- Mentorship and peer support
- Career development opportunities
- Employee and family assistance program
- Wellness resources
- Perks & discounts
- Staff & service provider events
- Paid orientation
About the Company
- VHA Home HealthCare 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.
- We provide high quality, client-centred care to those who need it most in their homes, schools, retirement homes and other community settings.
- VHA is a leading learning organization.
- 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.
- Since 1925, VHA Home HealthCare has lent a helping hand to people in the community.
- As a not-for-profit charitable organization, we support seniors, families, people with disabilities and those living with chronic or terminal illness to live as independently as possible.
- We provide services 24 hours a day, seven days a week to clients in their home and the community.
- We offer high-quality, multilingual services in southern Ontario.
- Our work environment focuses on supporting clients and staff through client-centered care, well-connected health care teams, and continual improvement.
- We are at the forefront of providing better care to our clients and their families through community partnerships, innovation initiatives, and a focus on research and transformation.
Equal Opportunity
- 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.
- Our people are as diverse as the clients and communities we support and we value your unique talents.
