Occupational Therapist

Work Location: AgeCare Shawnee

Address: 50 Shawnee St SW Calgary, T2Y 1E5

Employment Type: casual

The Opportunity:

The Occupational Therapist assesses, plans, implements and evaluates occupational therapy directed towards residents’ restoration/maintenance of an optimal level of independence, prevention of further disability and achievement of purposeful engagement within their environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assesses and reassesses residents to identify their issues/challenges and to determine rehabilitation needs
• Establishes resident’s goals, develops and documents individual care and treatment plans
• Maintains on-going communication with other members of the multidisciplinary team in order to maintain a consistent care program for the residents
• Maintains residents’ statistics
• Develops reviews and updates policies and procedures for the Rehabilitation Department
• May be assigned to orient or supervise employees or volunteers
• Ensures that equipment and conditions within the department are conducive to a safe working environment of residents and staff

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an approved school of Occupational Therapy
• Must be eligible for membership in the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists and a registered member of the Alberta Association of Registered Occupational Therapists
• AADL Authorizer status is an asset
• Experience with MDS and/or RAI
• Occupational Therapy experience in long term care preferred
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrates a caring, empathetic attitude in a professional, mature manner
• Good organizational and time management skills

If you’re motivated by the privilege of serving our seniors with dignity, respect and compassion, come join us!