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Title: Occupational Therapist I

Company: Covenant Health
Location: Edmonton, Alberta
Job Type: FullTime, Shift, Weekends

Description:

Assisted Living Alberta is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join the Home and Community Care (HCC) team. The role involves administering assessments and implementing interventions to support clients of all ages in achieving optimal functional abilities and independence. The OT will utilize various models and theories to collaborate with clients and families in determining, implementing, and evaluating rehabilitation.

As an OT, you will provide evidence-informed services focused on occupational performance to meet the needs of individuals, groups, or communities. You will engage with clients to enable meaningful occupations, support them in achieving functional abilities, and provide comprehensive services including triage, assessment, treatment, education, and collaboration with stakeholders. Collaboration with clients and families, participation in interprofessional teams, and contribution to quality improvement are key aspects of the role.

Responsibilities include providing clinical supervision, engaging in peer mentoring, and supervising students. The position offers a temporary part-time benefits package, with a start date of February 6, 2026, and an end date of December 14, 2026. The hours per shift are 7.75, with a shift pattern including days, evenings, and weekends.

Required qualifications include a bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy, registration with the Alberta College of Occupational Therapists, and a Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy. New graduates are welcome to apply, and Basic Cardiac Life Support certification is required. Preferred qualifications include previous Continuing Care experience, palliative care experience, and excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Key Responsibilities:

Administer assessments and implement interventions to support clients in achieving optimal functional abilities

Utilize OT models and theories to collaborate with clients and families in determining, implementing, and evaluating rehabilitation

Provide comprehensive services including triage, assessment, treatment, education, and collaboration with stakeholders

Participate in interprofessional teams, contribute to quality improvement, and provide clinical supervision

Engage in peer mentoring, supervise students, and demonstrate computer knowledge and proficiency

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy and registration with the Alberta College of Occupational Therapists

Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy and Basic Cardiac Life Support certification

Ability to work independently in various settings and environments, and lift and carry medical bags

Proven ability to provide exceptional clinical care and communicate effectively with healthcare team members, clients, and families

Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, Outlook, and the Internet

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Title: Occupational Therapist I
Company: Covenant Health
Location: Edmonton, Alberta
Your Opportunity: Assisted Living Alberta is dedicated to Enhancing Care in the Community, helping people be healthy, well and independent in their homes and communities. For more information https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/cc/Page15339.aspx . Edmonton Zone Continuing Care provides services through 5 main program areas: Home and Community Care, Supportive Living, Facility Living, Transition Services and Palliative Care. We are looking for an Occupational Therapist to join our Home and Community Care (HCC) team to provide professional support services in the homes of clients of all ages &amp; stages of life. You will administer assessments &amp; implement interventions in clinical areas such as functional transfers and mobility, home accessibility, pressure and wound management, cognitive screening and assessment, wheelchair and seating assessment, eating/feeding and swallowing assessments, etc. Restorative and compensatory Interventions may be used to support clients to achieve optimal functional abilities and independence related to their cognitive, affective, spiritual and physical status. These interventions include, but are not limited to, formulating appropriate equipment recommendations and environmental adaptations to improve home accessibility and safety, as well as assisting clients to access relevant community resources to promote health and independence. By implementing OT models and theories, such as the Canadian Occupational Therapy Interrelational Practice Process (COTIPP) framework and the PersonEnvironmentOccupation (PEO) model, the HCC OT collaborates with clients and families in determining, implementing and evaluating rehabilitation. Additional models and frameworks utilized in HCC c include components of behavioral activation, ACT (acceptance and commitment therapy), Motivational Interviewing and integration of education related to Chronic Disease Management.Description: As an Occupational Therapist (OT), you will provide evidenceinformed services, with a focus on occupational performance designed to meet the needs of individuals, groups, or a community. You may act as a direct service provider, consultant, educator, or advocate and function as an integral health care team member. You will engage individuals, groups, and communities to enable meaningful and chosen occupations, including selfcare, productivity and leisure. You will support clients to achieve optimum functional abilities and independence related to their cognitive, affective, spiritual, and physical strengths and limitations. As an OT, you will provide comprehensive services, including triage, screening, consultation, assessment, diagnosis, collaborative goal setting, treatment, prevention, selfmanagement, education, case management, referral, transition support, and collaboration with relevant and chosen stakeholders and supports within the client¿s physical, institutional, cultural, and social environments. You will include clients and families as integral members of the health care team, encouraging their active participation in all aspects of care. You will collaborate with clients and families in determining, implementing, and evaluating rehabilitation. You will participate in a variety of interprofessional teams to build awareness, enrich support and engage in quality improvement by partnering with healthcare providers, patients, families, and other stakeholders to advance services for the clients. You will contribute to quality improvement and their professional community and participate in peer mentoring and supervising students. You may also provide clinical supervision to Therapy Assistants and Therapy Aides.

Transition Company: Assisted Living Alberta
 Classification: Occupational Therapist I
 Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
 Unit and Program: Home and Community Care
 Primary Location: CN Tower
 Location Details: As Per Location
 MultiSite: Not Applicable
 FTE: 0.60
 Posting End Date: 27JAN2026
 Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
 Date Available: 06FEB2026
 Temporary End Date: 14DEC2026
 Hours per Shift: 7.75
 Length of Shift in weeks: 12
 Shifts per cycle: 36
 Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends
 Days Off: As Per Rotation
 Minimum Salary: $38.90
 Maximum Salary: $51.80
 Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Required

Required Qualifications:Completion of bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited university program. Registered with the Alberta College of Occupational Therapists (ACOT). Additional Required Qualifications:Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy. New graduates are welcome to apply as Home and Community Care has a 12week extensive new hire orientation program. Basic Cardiac Life Support Healthcare Provider (BCLS HCP). Ability to perform all duties in accordance with related legislation and regulatory bodies. Proven ability to provide exceptional clinical care within a continually changing healthcare environment. Communication and assessment skills to work cooperatively and effectively with the healthcare team members, clients, and their families in a fastpaced environment. The successful candidate will work independently in clients' homes, which could include congregate settings, single family dwellings, condos and/or walkup apartments. Therefore, the successful candidate must be able to work in different settings and environments (home environments and weather conditions), as well as be able to lift and carry medical bags, which weigh approximately 2530 lbs. At the time of interview, you may be required to demonstrate your computer knowledge and proficiency by completing a handson assessment. You must demonstrate sufficient typing speed to meet workload demand and navigate through various computer programs including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint), Outlook and the Internet. Preferred Qualifications:Previous Continuing Care experience. Palliative care experience. AADL authorizer. Experience with Connect Care and the RAI HC assessment tool. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to work collaboratively within a team, while also being selfdirected. Excellent organizational and time management skills.

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