Occupational Therapist I (2025-0048)

Job description

**Here’s your chance to be a part of our story!** 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. Our core values of ***Caring, Relationships, Excellence, Accountability and Teamwork*** guide how we provide care to those who need it the most. 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 Details** Position Status: Temporary Full Time **Term Ends:** January 25, 2027 Location: Glenmore Park, Occupational Therapy Seniors MH BW Hours: [77.50](http://77.50) FTE: [1.00](http://1.00) Shift: Days Shift Times: 0800-1615 Union: HSAA Rate of Pay: $[38.90](http://38.90) - $[51.80](http://51.80) PCN: [23.MHOT004](http://23.MHOT004) **Date Competition Closes: May 27, 2025** **Position Summary:** As part of a dynamic inter professional 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