Occupational Therapist (Independence Coach)
CONNECT Partners – Cambie Gardens, Vancouver, BC
Full-time or Part-time
Make a Difference in Someone’s Life
Are you an Occupational Therapist who wants to see your clinical expertise make a real, practical difference in people’s lives?
CONNECT Partners is looking for an Independence Coach – Occupational Therapist to join our collaborative team at Cambie Gardens.
This is an opportunity to move beyond traditional clinical recommendations and work alongside people, their families and support teams to turn OT strategies into meaningful everyday experiences at home and in the community.
What We Offer
At CONNECT Partners, we believe great support starts with great relationships and a shared commitment to helping people live meaningful lives.
As an Independence Coach, you can expect:
- Meaningful, person-centred work – Help people work toward goals that are important to them and see the impact of your work in their everyday lives.
- A collaborative team environment – Work alongside Life Redesign Coaches, Health and Wellness Coaches, families and other professionals.
- A coaching-focused approach – Share your OT knowledge by coaching and building the confidence of the people who support individuals every day.
- Variety in your work – Work in people's homes and community settings rather than being limited to a traditional clinical environment.
- Opportunity to use your clinical expertise creatively – Develop practical solutions involving mobility, seating, cognition, routines, equipment and environmental adaptations.
- Integrated care planning – Your OT expertise contributes to one shared Life Redesign Plan, creating consistency across the support team.
- Professional growth and reflection – Participate in strengths-based check-ins, reflective practice, team learning and quality improvement.
- The opportunity to make a lasting impact – Help create practical changes that support independence, participation, choice and quality of life.
About the Role
The Independence Coach brings occupational therapy knowledge and clinical reasoning into CONNECT’s Life Redesign approach.
You will work with each person to understand what matters to them, what supports or limits their participation, and what practical strategies can help them build a meaningful life.
The people supported at Cambie Gardens may have complex physical, cognitive, neurological and health needs. Many use wheelchairs, making seating, positioning, mobility and pressure management an important part of the role.
What You'll Do
- Learn about each person's strengths, interests, relationships, goals and priorities.
- Assess participation in meaningful activities, including self-care, home life, relationships, leisure and community activities.
- Develop practical and measurable strategies with the person and their support team.
- Adapt activities, environments, equipment and routines to promote independence, safety and participation.
- Assess and support wheelchair seating, positioning and mobility.
- Provide recommendations related to pressure management and pressure injury prevention.
- Develop practical strategies to support memory, attention, planning, problem-solving and other cognitive needs.
- Work directly alongside Life Redesign Coaches in people's homes and communities.
- Coach and support staff in applying OT strategies during everyday routines.
- Collaborate with families, Health and Wellness Coaches and other professionals.
- Contribute OT recommendations to one integrated Life Redesign Plan.
- Maintain clear and timely clinical documentation.
- Participate in team learning, reflective practice and quality improvement.
- Respond to changing needs and participate in the urgent/emergency support network as required.
What We're Looking For
Required:
- Occupational Therapist licensed and in good standing with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC.
- Experience supporting people with complex physical, cognitive and/or neurological disabilities.
- Experience working in home or community-based settings.
- Experience translating cognitive assessment into practical, everyday strategies.
- Strong clinical judgment and professional accountability.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
- A strengths-based, relationship-centred approach.
- Ability to work creatively in people's homes and community settings.
Strongly preferred:
- Experience with wheelchair seating, positioning and mobility.
- Knowledge of pressure management and pressure injury prevention.
Join CONNECT Partners
If you are an Occupational Therapist who enjoys creative problem-solving, collaboration, coaching and helping people achieve goals that matter to them, this could be an exciting opportunity for you.
Join a team where your clinical knowledge isn't just used to make recommendations - it's used to help people participate, connect and live life on their own terms.
Apply today to become an Independence Coach with CONNECT Partners.
