24 Oct
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VHA Home HealthCare
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Canada
24 Oct
VHA Home HealthCare
Canada
Company Description VHA Home HealthCare is a not-for-profit, charitable organization founded in 1925 and comprised of more than 3,000 diverse professionals, including nurses, rehab therapists, personal support workers, and office staff. The organization delivers high-quality, compassionate care to vulnerable populations such as seniors, families, new parents, newborns, people with physical and mental disabilities, children with complex medical needs, and individuals who are terminally ill. Services are provided 24/7 in clients’ homes, schools, retirement residences, and other community settings.
At every level, team members are encouraged to lead with purpose, build meaningful connections, and contribute to exceptional client care. VHA Home HealthCare offers a mission-driven environment where care and community impact are central to its work.
Role Description The Occupational Therapist will provide client-centered assessment and intervention to support individuals in maximizing independence, safety, and quality of life in their home and community environments. In this full-time remote role, the Occupational Therapist will conduct virtual assessments, develop and implement care plans, recommend adaptive equipment and environmental modifications, and collaborate with interdisciplinary team members. Daily responsibilities include monitoring client progress, documenting clinical findings, providing education and coaching to clients and caregivers,
and coordinating services to address functional, cognitive, and psychosocial needs.
The Occupational
Therapist will also participate in case conferences, quality improvement initiatives, and evidence-informed practice to ensure care is responsive, ethical, and aligned with VHA Home HealthCare standards.
Qualifications
- Candidates should possess strong skills in Occupational Therapy and Rehabilitation to assess functional abilities, design intervention plans, and support clients’ engagement in daily activities.
- Candidates should possess foundational knowledge in Medicine to understand diagnoses, clinical conditions, and their impact on function and care planning.
- Candidates should possess effective Communication skills to collaborate with clients, families, caregivers, and interdisciplinary team members in a remote care setting.
- Candidates should possess experience or interest in Pediatrics to support children and youth with developmental or medically complex needs in home and community environments.
- Valid license or registration in Occupational Therapy in the relevant jurisdiction, with good standing.
- Experience in home and community care, telehealth, or virtual clinical practice is an asset.
- Strong documentation, time management, and digital literacy skills for remote work.
- Commitment to person-centered care, cultural humility, and continuous skilled learning.
📌 Occupational Therapist (Canada)
🏢 VHA Home HealthCare
📍 Canada