Occupational Therapist I (2026-0375)
Carewest Innovative Healthcare
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Carewest Innovative Healthcare is hiring an Occupational Therapist I (2026-0375). The Occupational Therapist reports to the Director of Care and joins an interprofessional team to provide client‑centered assessment, intervention, and care planning for residents in continuing care, focusing on evening programming that enhances emotional, cognitive, physical, and social well‑being.
Key focus areas include Provide client‑centered assessment and intervention for continuing‑care residents, Collaborate with recreation therapy and interdisciplinary team to develop evening programming, and Plan, develop, and sustain program initiatives to improve functional independence and quality of life.
Successful candidates bring Master's In Occupational Therapy, Registration With Alberta College Of Occupational Therapists, and Eligible For Membership In CAOT.
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Position Status: Temporary Full Time Term Ends: March 31, 2027 Location: Dr. Vernon Fanning Centre, Occupational Therapy LTC BW Hours: 77.50 FTE: 1.00 Shift: Evenings Shift Times: 1400-2215 Union: HSAA Rate of Pay: $38.90 - $51.80 PCN: tmp261WOOT005
Date Competition Closes: June 15, 2026
The Opportunity
Position Summary:
The Occupational Therapist (OT) reporting directly to the Director of Care is a key member of the interprofessional health care team, responsible for providing client-centered assessment, intervention, and care planning across rehabilitation, recovery, and continuing care units.
This role focuses on supporting clients living in continuing care who experience isolation, or low stimulation during late afternoon and evening hours. Working collaboratively with Recreation Therapy and other members of the interdisciplinary team contributes to enhancing residents’ emotional, cognitive, physical, and social well-being through integrated therapeutic programming.
The position emphasizes maximizing safe, functional independence and improving quality of life through individualized and interdisciplinary interventions. In addition, the Occupational Therapist plays an active role in the planning, development, and sustainability of the program initiatives contributing to evaluation, continuous improvement, and the establishment of consistent, meaningful evening programming and activities.
Qualifications & Experience:
- Graduation from a recognized Masters or Degree program in Occupational Therapy.
- Registration with the Alberta College of Occupational Therapists (ACOT).
- Eligible for membership in CAOT.
- AADL Authorizer is an asset.
- Experience using occupational therapy in a clinical and/or continuing care setting an asset.
New grad/provisional occupational therapists welcome.
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