Occupational Therapist/Physiotherapist Casual AgeCare Walden Heights

AgeCare; Calgary; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Calgary is seeking an Occupational Therapist responsible for assessing and implementing therapy plans for residents. The role requires collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to ensure optimal resident care. Candidates should have a graduation in Occupational Therapy and strong communication skills, with experience in long-term care preferred.

Qualifications

• Must have Occupational Therapy experience in long-term care preferred.
• AADL Authorizer status is an asset.
• Experience with MDS and/or RAI is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Assesses and reassesses residents to identify their rehabilitation needs.
• Establishes resident’s goals and develops individual care and treatment plans.
• Maintains communication with the multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Good organizational and time management skills

Caring, empathetic attitude

Education

Graduate of an approved school of Occupational Therapy

Eligibility for membership in the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists

Registered member of the Alberta Association of Registered Occupational Therapists

Job description

Overview

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.

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!