Villa Caritas is an acute inpatient geriatric psychiatry hospital. This 150-bed hospital serves individuals living with dementia of all stages, other psychiatric illnesses such as depression, anxiety, mood and thought disorders, complex psychosocial needs and other medical comorbidities. Its programs promote a patient-centered approach and include a variety of individual and group programs that focus on optimizing functioning, independence and quality of life. Description: The Occupational Therapist I (OT) services are primarily clinical in nature and require expertise in the functional assessment and treatment, client centred case management and discharge planning. Areas of treatment include but are not limited to: orthopedics, acute, stroke, post-op hands, lower extremity clinic, splinting, mental health, cognitive assessments. The position also involves consultations and collaboration with hospital staff and community agencies, and working closely with an interdisciplinary team including supervision of therapist assistant staff in the delivery of hospital based rehabilitation. This position is covered by the terms and conditions of the HSAA Paramedical Qualified/Technical Collective Agreement. Classification: Occupational Therapist I Unit and Program: Rehabilitation Medicine Geriatric Psychiatry Multi-Site: Not Applicable Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits Temporary End Date: 22-JUN-2028 Length of Shift in weeks: Shifts per cycle: Shift Pattern: Days Off:



As Per Rotation Classification: Occupational Therapist I Unit and Program: Rehabilitation Medicine Geriatric Psychiatry Multi-Site: Not Applicable Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits Temporary End Date: 22-JUN-2028 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: Shifts per cycle: Shift Pattern: Days Off: As Per Rotation Required

Qualifications:
Graduate of an Occupational Therapy program or recognized equivalent required. Active registration with the Alberta College of Occupational Therapists (ACOT) required. Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (Level C) required. Experience working with the geriatric psychiatry population. Security Screening: As a condition of employment, all employees are required to provide a satisfactory Criminal Record Check and to disclose of previous convictions, record suspensions or pardons received for charges of sexual assault or other sexual offences to Covenant Health prior to commencement of any work, including training or orientation shifts. Covenant Health invites you to be the difference in people's lives, your career, and your community. Employees are supported through mentorship, education, and growth opportunities, working with inclusive teams that value collaboration and belonging. Together, Covenant Health advances healthcare innovation and shapes a healthier, more compassionate future for Alberta and beyond.

📌 Occupational Therapist (Edmonton)
🏢 Covenant Health Canada
📍 Edmonton