Occupational Therapist I

Your Opportunity:

ASPIRE Homes is a three-home residential based program supporting thirteen residents with complex mental health and addictions challenges in addition to intellectual developmental disabilities. The OT is responsible for bringing a holistic approach to comprehensive assessment, intervention and evaluation that maintains the client individuality within a recovery-oriented, collaborative service delivery model. Essential to this position will be an understanding of how mental illness and addiction impact community functioning, clinical assessment of functional cognition using standardized methods, effective skill development and task analysis techniques, thorough understanding of occupational engagement, demonstration and implementation of recovery-oriented care, and knowledge of concurrent care best practices. Interventions designed for individuals will be based on the individual’s presentation and personally defined goals and may require urgent response, on-going support or short-term consultation. The OT will be responsible for direct client care with the goal of facilitating the highest level of independence and self-management. The OT will work in coordination with other team members, prepare and chair meetings, cooperate with family and staff from other agencies involved in the individual’s life, and support the development and enhancement of natural resources in the client’s life. The OT will be open to and actively participate in innovative, evidence informed practice and relevant research/evaluation projects and initiatives and will be able to participate in community development and capacity building activities that will promote the development of an enhanced continuum of effective options for service recipients. Services are provided in accordance with current provincial occupational therapy standards of practice.

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.

• Classification:
Occupational Therapist I
• Union:
HSAA Prof/Tech
• Unit and Program:
ASPIRE Homes
• Primary Location:
Alberta Hospital Edmonton
• Location Details:
As Per Location
• Multi-Site:
Not Applicable
• FTE:
1.00
• Posting End Date:
30-NOV-2026
• Employee Class:
Regular Full Time
• Date Available:
10-DEC-2026
• Hours per Shift:
7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks:
2
• Shifts per cycle:
10
• Shift Pattern:
Days
• Days Off:
Saturday/Sunday
• Minimum Salary:
$42.51
• Maximum Salary:
$56.60
• Vehicle Requirement:
Driver's License, Vehicle Required

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

The Occupational Therapist (OT) will also provide comprehensive case management and care coordination services to support continuity of care and achievement of client-centered goals. Responsibilities include ongoing monitoring of client progress, development and review of individualized care plans, participation in interdisciplinary case conferences, Annual reviews, coordination of community resources and referrals, discharge and transition planning, advocacy for client needs, and collaboration with healthcare providers, community partners, guardians, and other supports. The OT will maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation, complete risk and safety assessments, contribute to quality improvement initiatives, and ensure services are delivered in accordance with legislative requirements, organizational policies, accreditation standards, and professional practice guidelines.

As Required.