Carewest Innovative Healthcare·Calgary, Alberta
Provide client-centered assessment, intervention, and care planning for residents in continuing care units. Collaborate with an interprofessional team to develop and sustain meaningful evening programming to improve residents' quality of life.
Position Status: Temporary Full Time Term Ends: March 31, 2027 Location: Dr. Vernon Fanning Centre, Occupational Therapy LTC BW Hours: 77.50 FTE: 1.00 Shift: Evenings Shift Times: 1400-2215 Union: HSAA Rate of Pay: $38.90 - $51.80 PCN: tmp261WOOT005 Date Competition Closes: June 15, 2026 The Opportunity
The Occupational Therapist (OT) reporting directly to the Director of Care is a key member of the interprofessional health care team, responsible for providing client-centered assessment, intervention, and care planning across rehabilitation, recovery, and continuing care units.
This role focuses on supporting clients living in continuing care who experience isolation, or low stimulation during late afternoon and evening hours. Working collaboratively with Recreation Therapy and other members of the interdisciplinary team contributes to enhancing residents’ emotional, cognitive, physical, and social well-being through integrated therapeutic programming.
The position emphasizes maximizing safe, functional independence and improving quality of life through individualized and interdisciplinary interventions. In addition, the Occupational Therapist plays an active role in the planning, development, and sustainability of the program initiatives contributing to evaluation, continuous improvement, and the establishment of consistent, meaningful evening programming and activities. Qualifications & 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. \n
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Requires a degree or Master's in Occupational Therapy and registration with the Alberta College of Occupational Therapists. New graduates and provisional therapists are welcome to apply.
Market context
Occupational therapy roles in Alberta are often tied to long-term care, rehabilitation, and community settings, where demand can rise as employers look for clinicians who can support complex patient needs. These positions are competitive because approved OT education, Alberta registration, and preferred experience with MDS/RAI and long-term care can narrow the candidate pool. Review the AI-summarized job requirements and benefits on this platform to save research time, then confirm your registration status and highlight any MDS/RAI or long-term care experience in your application.
