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Position Details: Position Status: Temporary Full Time, Term Ends: January 25, 2027, Location: Glenmore Park, Occupational Therapy Seniors MH BW, Hours: 77.50, FTE: 1.00, Shift: Days Shift Times: 0800-1615, Union: HSAA, Rate of Pay: $38.90 - $51.80, PCN: 23.MHOT004.

Date Competition Closes: May 27, 2025.

Position Summary
As part of a dynamic interprofessional team, the person in this role is responsible for case management/prime therapy of up to 5 older adult clients with a primary mental health diagnosis, often with complex medical needs; for creating strong therapeutic relationships with clients in individual as well as group therapies; for facilitating family systems interviews; for performing ongoing mental health and risk assessments; for performing cognitive assessments for all clients on the unit as required, and collaborating with other members of the team. Responsible for other related duties as required.

Program Summary
Geriatric Mental Health Program – a short‑stay program for seniors who have primary psychiatric disorders who require assessment,



treatment and rehabilitation to be able to return to the community. This is a voluntary program for those who are struggling with mental health conditions and who need more time for rehabilitation, improvement in their mental health and overall functioning.

Qualifications

Graduation from a recognized Degree program in Occupational Therapy

Registration with AAROT

AADL authorizer is an asset

Eligible for membership in CAOT

Experience

Strong oral and written communication required

Previous mental health experience required

Previous experience in group facilitation an asset

Previous experience in working with older adults an asset

Previous experience in facilitating family systems interviews an asset

Additional Job Requirements
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 record check and vulnerable sector screen. Successful applicants may need to provide immunization records for positions in certain environments.

Equal Opportunity Statement




Carewest is an equal chance 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.

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.

For more information on Carewest, please visit our website at carewest.ca .

Hiring Process Note
Carewest may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

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📌 Occupational Therapist I (2025-0048) (Alberta)
🏢 Carewest - Innovative Health Care
📍 Alberta