Posted 5 months ago
Occupational Therapist I (2026-0375)
@ Carewest Innovative Healthcare
Calgary, Alberta
Overview
Carewest Innovative Healthcare is hiring a temporary full-time Occupational Therapist I for evening shifts (14:00-22:15) at the Dr. Vernon Fanning Centre in Alberta, term ending March 31, 2027. The role provides client-centred assessment and care planning in continuing care, focusing on residents who are isolated or under-stimulated in late afternoon and evening, working with Recreation Therapy to build evening programming. Pay is $42.51 to $56.60 per hour under the HSAA union.
Responsibilities:
- Assess and plan occupational therapy care for continuing care residents
- Support residents experiencing isolation or low stimulation in evenings
- Collaborate with Recreation Therapy on evening programming
- Contribute to program planning, evaluation and continuous improvement
Requirements summary:
- Masters or degree in Occupational Therapy
- Registration with the Alberta College of Occupational Therapists
- Eligible for CAOT membership
- AADL Authorizer is an asset
- Clinical or continuing care experience is an asset
- New graduates and provisional therapists welcome
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-06-08
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-03
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Allied health |
| Hours per week | 38.75 |
| Schedule | evening |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Care home |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer moderate |
| Licences & certifications | ACOT registration, AADL Authorizer |
| Education | Master’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | Occupational Therapy |
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Carewest Innovative Healthcare
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Full company description
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 seniors and adults under the age of 65. With 13 locations across Calgary and a team of over 2,600 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. Carewest has been recognized as one of Alberta’s Top Employers acknowledging our commitment to promoting a strong work/life balance, providing competitive salaries & benefits, and the promotion of teamwork in a collaborative healthcare environment. If you share our vision and are dedicated to joining our growing team, please review our open positions and apply today!
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- Reported office locations
- 10301 Southport Lane SW, Calgary, Alberta T2W 1S7, CA
- Business categories
- Hospital
- Health Care
- Other recorded names
- Carewest Innovative Healthcare
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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…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Hospitals and Health Care |
| Company size | 1,001-5,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Calgary, Alberta |
| Organization type | Nonprofit |
| Year founded | 1961 |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 62 |
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Position Details
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: $42.51 - $56.60 PCN: tmp261WOOT005
Date Competition Closes: June 15, 2026
The Opportunity
Position Summary:
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.
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