Occupational Therapist I (2026-0375)

Carewest Innovative Healthcare; Calgary; On-site; CAD 53,588 - 71,359; Full time

Job summary

Carewest Innovative Healthcare is seeking an Occupational Therapist for the Dr. Vernon Fanning Centre in Calgary. This temporary full-time position emphasizes client-centered care in rehabilitation and continuing care. The OT will collaborate with the healthcare team to enhance residents’ well-being through effective programming.

The ideal candidate will hold a Master's or Degree in Occupational Therapy and be registered with the Alberta College of Occupational Therapists. New grads are welcome to apply.

Qualifications

• Must be registered with Alberta College of Occupational Therapists (ACOT).
• Eligible for membership in CAOT.
• Experience in clinical or continuing care setting is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide client-centered assessment and intervention.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary health care team.
• Contribute to the planning and development of therapeutic programming.

Skills

Client-centered assessment

Care planning

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Masters or Degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

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

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.