Occupational Therapist I

Alberta Health Services; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 59,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Alberta Health Services - Assisted Living Alberta is seeking an Occupational Therapist I to join the Home and Community Care team in Edmonton. You will provide evidence-informed OT services in clients' homes, focusing on functional performance, home accessibility and safety, and collaboration with families.

You will conduct assessments, set goals, coordinate with interprofessional teams, and may supervise Therapy Assistants and students.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited university program.
• Registered with the Alberta College of Occupational Therapists (ACOT).
• Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy preferred.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support - Healthcare Provider (BCLS HCP).
• Ability to work independently in clients’ homes across diverse settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide OT assessments and interventions in clients' homes.
• Collaborate with healthcare teams, clients and families.
• Coordinate care, goal setting and transition support.
• Supervise Therapy Assistants and Therapy Aides as appropriate.

Skills

Communication

Assessment skills

Independence in home visits

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Occupational Therapy

ACOT registered

Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Your Opportunity

Assisted Living Alberta is dedicated to Enhancing Care in the Community, helping people be healthy, well and independent in their homes and communities. For more information https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/cc/Page15339.aspx . Edmonton Zone Continuing Care provides services through five main program areas: Home and Community Care, Supportive Living, Facility Living, Transition Services and Palliative Care. We are looking for an Occupational Therapist (OT) to join our Home and Community Care (HCC) team to provide professional support services in the homes of clients of all ages & stages of life. You will administer assessments & implement interventions in clinical areas such as functional transfers & mobility, home accessibility, pressure & wound management, cognitive screening & assessment, wheelchair & seating assessment, eating/feeding & swallowing assessments, etc. Restorative & compensatory Interventions may be used to support clients to achieve optimal functional abilities & independence related to their cognitive, affective, spiritual & physical status. These interventions include, but are not limited to, formulating appropriate equipment recommendations & environmental adaptations to improve home accessibility & safety, as well as assisting clients to access relevant community resources to promote health & independence. By implementing OT models & theories, such as the Canadian Occupational Therapy Inter-relational Practice Process (COTIPP) framework & the Person-Environment-Occupation (PEO) model, the HCC OT collaborates with clients & families in determining, implementing & evaluating rehabilitation. Additional models & frameworks utilized in HCC include components of behavioral activation, ACT (acceptance & commitment therapy), Motivational Interviewing & integration of education related to Chronic Disease Management.

Description

As an Occupational Therapist (OT), you will provide evidence-informed services, with a focus on occupational performance designed to meet the needs of individuals, groups, or a community. You may act as a direct service provider, consultant, educator, or advocate and function as an integral health care team member. You will engage individuals, groups, and communities to enable meaningful and chosen occupations, including self-care, productivity and leisure. You will support clients to achieve optimum functional abilities and independence related to their cognitive, affective, spiritual and physical strengths and limitations. As an OT, you will provide comprehensive services, including triage, screening, consultation, assessment, diagnosis, collaborative goal setting, treatment, prevention, self-management, education, case management, referral, transition support, and collaboration with relevant and chosen stakeholders and supports within the client¿s physical, institutional, cultural, and social environments. You will include clients and families as integral members of the health care team, encouraging their active participation in all aspects of care. You will collaborate with clients and families in determining, implementing, and evaluating rehabilitation. You will participate in a variety of interprofessional teams to build awareness, enrich support and engage in quality improvement by partnering with healthcare providers, patients, families, and other stakeholders to advance services for the clients. You will contribute to quality improvement and their professional community and participate in peer mentoring and supervising students. You may also provide clinical supervision to Therapy Assistants and Therapy Aides.

Job Details

Transition Company: Assisted Living Alberta

Classification: Occupational Therapist I

Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH

Unit and Program: Home and Community Care

Primary Location: Bonaventure Gates

Location Details: As Per Location

Multi-Site: Not Applicable

FTE: 1.00

Posting End Date: 23-SEP-2026

Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits

Date Available: 05-OCT-2026

Temporary End Date: 11-AUG-2028

Hours per Shift: 7.75

Length of Shift in weeks: 12

Shifts per cycle: 60

Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends

Days Off: As Per Rotation

Minimum Salary: $42.51

Maximum Salary: $56.60

Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Required

Required Qualifications

Completion of bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited university program. Registered with the Alberta College of Occupational Therapists (ACOT).

Additional Required Qualifications

Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy. New graduates are welcome to apply as Home and Community Care has a 12-week extensive new hire orientation program. Basic Cardiac Life Support- Healthcare Provider (BCLS HCP). Ability to perform all duties in accordance with related legislation and regulatory bodies. Proven ability to provide exceptional clinical care within a continually changing healthcare environment. Communication and assessment skills to work cooperatively and effectively with the healthcare team members, clients, and their families in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate will work independently in clients’ homes, which could include congregate settings, single family dwellings, condos and/or walk-up apartments. Therefore, the successful candidate must be able to work in different settings and environments (home environments and weather conditions), as well as be able to lift and carry medical bags, which weigh approximately 25-30 lbs. At the time of interview, you may be required to demonstrate your computer knowledge and proficiency by completing a hands-on assessment. You must demonstrate sufficient typing speed to meet workload demand and navigate through various computer programs include Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint), Outlook and the Internet.

Preferred Qualifications

Previous Continuing Care experience. Palliative care experience. AADL authorizer. Experience with Connect Care and the RAI HC assessment tool. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to work collaboratively within a team, while also being self-directed. Excellent organizational and time management skills.