Occupational Therapist I | Complex Mental Health

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At Carewest, our mission is to support all clients in maintaining their quality of life as they transition through their health care journey. Our core values of Caring, Relationships, Excellence, Accountability and Teamwork guide how we provide care to those who need it the most.

With a strong focus on delivering quality care & safety to our residents & clients we strive to attract innovative thinkers looking for a rewarding career.

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Position Details

Position Status: Regular Full-Time Location: Bridgeland Riverside Care Centre FTE: 1.0 Shift: Days Shift Times: 08:00 - 16:15

Rate of Pay: $42.51 - $56.60

UNION: HSAA

The Opportunity

Position Summary:

This position is responsible for providing client care through focused assessment, treatment and discharge planning on our rehabilitation and recovery units, and contributing to our resident's quality of life through provisions of appropriate interventions to maximize safe, functional independence on our continuing care units. Other duties may include providing clinical supervision to support staff and students.

Responsible for other related duties as required.

Program Summary:

Complex Mental Health Programs provide continuing care and specialized supports for adults living with severe and persistent mental illness, often in combination with physical health conditions, substance use disorders, cognitive impairment, acquired brain injury, psychosocial challenges, responsive behaviours, and functional disabilities. Services are delivered within a harm-reduction, trauma-informed, person-directed model of care that emphasizes dignity, autonomy, wellness, meaningful engagement, therapeutic relationships, and quality of life while working collaboratively with clients, families, support networks, and community partners to promote stability, recovery, independence, and successful transitions where appropriate.

Qualifications and 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.

Preferred Experience:
• Experience in healthcare, continuing care, outreach, or community-based settings.
• Experience working with adults with cognitive impairment, mental health conditions, or complex behavioral presentations.
• Demonstrated experience and ability to provide culturally responsive, trauma informed
• services to diverse populations fostering equity, inclusion and culturally safe practice.

About Carewest:

We select dedicated people just like you to care for our clients, those who offer compassion, knowledge and commitment to the treatment, progress, outcomes and lives of our clients. We are motivated to employ individuals who are passionate about what they do and, are naturally driven to uphold our client-centered approach, contribute to best-practice solutions and a desire to take their careers to the next level within Carewest.

We are one of Canada’s largest public healthcare providers of complex continuing care, rehabilitation and recovery services, and a wide variety of community programs for both seniors and others requiring specialized care. With 13 locations across Calgary and a team of over 3000 employees, we offer a diverse, interdisciplinary, and expert community of health care professionals. Our innovative practices allow for optimal opportunities to learn, grow, and excel with us.

Employees are required to use technologies, devices, resources, and systems provided by the employer, as per Carewest policy and procedure. Adherence to relevant privacy legislation and best practice including HIA, ATIA, POPA, and InfoCare Behaviours, is required.

Successful applicants not currently working for Carewest will need to provide a suitable police records check and vulnerable sector screen. Successful applicants may need to provide immunization records for positions in certain environments. Carewest is an equal opportunity employer and values the diversity of the people and communities we serve. We are committed to attracting, engaging, and developing a diverse and inclusive workforce. For more information on Carewest, please visit our website at carewest.ca.