[B] Occupational Therapy Aide, Casual, AgeCare Bow Crest

AgeCare; Calgary; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

AgeCare is seeking an Occupational Therapist to assess function and adaptive behaviour, and to develop and implement treatment plans for residents in long-term care. You will support residents’ self-care, productivity and leisure needs with a person-centered approach.

The role requires a Baccalaureate degree in Occupational Therapy and provincial registration. Strong communication, empathy, and teamwork are essential, with a focus on maintaining ethical standards and high-quality resident care.

Qualifications

• Must hold a good standing with the provincial regulatory board and CACOT.
• Degree in Occupational Therapy required; Rehabilitation Therapist Diploma acceptable.
• Strong verbal and written communication with diverse populations.
• Experience in continuing care/gerontology preferred.
• Advocating for the role of occupational therapy to improve residents’ lives.
• Compassion and empathy for others.
• Excellent organizational skills; two years of geriatric clinical experience preferred.
• Ability to work independently and in an interdisciplinary team.
• Vulnerable Sector Check or willingness to obtain one (within six months).

Responsibilities

• Oversees and participates in quality occupational therapy delivery for Resident care.
• Assess residents on admission and regularly; contribute to treatment plans.
• Assist with planning, goals, and communication across care teams.
• Implement therapy plans and involve residents in programs to meet goals.
• Document pertinent information related to therapy services.
• Ensure ethical, safe practice and compliance with licensure requirements.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Empathy

Education

Baccalaureate degree in Occupational Therapy

Diploma in Rehabilitation Therapy

Job description

About Us

At AgeCare, our mission is to empower residents to live their lives to the fullest by prioritizing their health and well-being. We firmly believe that we are working in our residents’ homes, and we dedicate ourselves to providing a comfortable and person-centered environment. Working in long-term care is more than just a job; it is a calling for many of us.

The Opportunity:

The Occupational Therapist is responsible for the assessment of function and adaptive behaviour and the treatment and prevention of disorders which affect function or adaptive behaviour in order to develop, maintain, rehabilitate, or augment function of adaptive behaviour in the areas of self-care, productivity and leisure.

What Is In It For You:

• Oversees and participates in the provision of quality occupational therapy in the delivery of Resident care. Utilizes the following processes:
• Assessment - Assesses Residents upon admission and an ongoing basis and assists in developing treatment care plans.
• Planning - Assists with identification of treatment plan and goals and communicates these to other members of the Occupational Therapy Department and the interdisciplinary care team.
• Implementation of Treatment Plan - Ensures that Residents are involved in identified therapeutic programs, which meet specified goals. Provides relevant information for Resident Care Conferences and Therapy Rounds.
• Evaluation - Ensures on-going analysis of Resident’s progress towards identified goals.
• Documentation - Documents pertinent information as it relates to the delivery of Occupational Therapy services.
• Recognizes variations in the continuum of health by implementing Occupational Therapy interventions, which promote, maintain and restore health, prevent disease and injury and provide Resident comfort.
• Utilizes established Occupational Therapy standards in the provision of safe, competent and ethical care.
• Ensures that the practice of Occupational Therapy is conducted in accordance with the Code of Ethics as stipulated by the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists, and all provincial regulatory bodies.
• Understands and complies with the legal requirements of licensure, legislation, scope of practice, and policies and procedures of the company.
• Ensures development and implementation of the classification process and documentation according to standards set by the company, the Regional Health Authority and Canadian Council on Health Services Accreditation.
• Questions policies and procedures inconsistent with resident outcomes, current practices and safety standards.

What You Will Need

• A good standing with the applicable provincial regulatory board and the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapist.
• Baccalaureate degree in Occupational Therapy required or completion of Rehabilitation Therapist Diploma.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate with a diverse population.
• Prior experience in continuing care/gerontology preferred.
• Advocating for the role of occupational therapy to help improve the lives of residents.
• A desire to help others with compassion and empathy.
• Excellent organizational skills required; minimum of two years of geriatric clinical experience preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written skills with Resident/families and staff required.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of an interdisciplinary team required.
• Must provide a complete and current (within six months) Vulnerable Sector Check (including a Criminal Background Check) or be willing to obtain one.

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