01 Nov
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Culture Alberta
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Canada
01 Nov
Culture Alberta
Canada
Carewest is one of Calgary’s leaders in exceptional care and we are looking for passionate helpers to join our team. At Carewest, our mission is to support all clients in maintaining their quality of life as they transition through their health care journey. With a strong focus on delivering quality care & safety to our residents & clients we strive to attract innovative thinkers looking for a rewarding career. Help us make a difference and connect with us today Position Status: Regular Full-Time
Location:
Bridgeland Riverside Care Centre FTE: 1.0 Shift: Days Shift Times: 08:00
- 16:15 This site is opening non-union. 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 protected, functional independence on our continuing care units. Other duties may include providing clinical supervision to support staff and students. 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. Graduation from a recognized Masters or Degree program in Occupational Therapy. Registration with the Alberta College of Occupational Therapists (ACOT). 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. Experience in healthcare, continuing care, outreach, or community-based settings. Experience working with adults with cognitive impairment, mental health conditions, or complex behavioral presentations. services to diverse populations fostering equity, inclusion and culturally safe practice. 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. Employees are required to use technologies, devices, resources, and systems provided by the employer, as per Carewest policy and procedure. 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. For more information on Carewest, please visit our website at carewest.
📌 Occupational Therapist I | Complex Mental Health (Canada)
🏢 Culture Alberta
📍 Canada