Occupational Therapist in Calgary

Our workplace is one where staff can grow in a career that is meaningful and contributing to the community. Wing Kei’s staff and volunteers provide compassionate and individualized support for seniors through on-site health and living care. As an organization, we adhere to high standards of care, repeatedly receiving Exemplary Standing with Accreditation Canada over the years.

Under the direction and supervision of the Director of Care and Clinical Manager, the Occupational Therapist will be responsible for assessment, care planning, rehab intervention and evaluation of outcomes for residents and the planning and implementation of rehabilitation programs, ensuring they are in accordance with Wing Kei’s Person and Family Centered Care framework and are aligned with our Vision, Mission and Core Values. The Occupational Therapist will work in the interdisciplinary team to improve or maintain residents’ full potential of functioning in activities of daily living. With the upcoming opening of our new facility, Highland Park, there are multiple positions available. The FTE is flexible - we are open to discuss and negotiate based on your needs and our operational needs.

Key Accountabilities

• Demonstrates, promotes and advocates the Wing Kei vision, mission and core values.
• Conduct therapeutic assessment, treatment goals/plans and regular care plan review for residents to remove barriers that prevent residents from participating in meaningful activities of daily living and to maximize independence and participation.
• Complete and prepare reports and documentation in accordance with established standards, policies and procedures.
• In collaboration with residents, families, interdisciplinary team members and volunteers, promote physical, cognitive, social and emotional well-being through engagement in therapeutic exercises.
• Supervise and provide guidance to Rehab Assistants.
• Contribute to education and training of residents/clients and families to improve self-care, mobility and independence.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives at unit, facility and program levels.
• Participate in ongoing training to ensure that high standards of service and best practices in the field are achieved.

The Individual Who Will Succeed

• Is aligned with Wing Kei’s vision and mission to continue to deliver excellence in seniors’ care.
• Current registration with the Alberta College of Occupational Therapists.
• Exhibits quick and effective critical thinking, judgement and decision making.
• Possesses good observation skills, keen attention to details and sensitivity to residents’ feelings, preferences and needs.
• Possesses effective verbal and non-verbal communication skills to engage/motivate residents of varying abilities and to communicate/collaborate with families and the interdisciplinary team. The ability to communicate in Chinese would be helpful, but not necessary.
• Experience in working in Long Term Care or Support Living (SL4) setting preferred (physical rehab, transfer/mobility assessments and mobility aid assessments).
• Alberta Aids to Daily Living (AADL) authorization status preferred.

Additional Information

• Work Hours: 7.5 hours per shift, 5 days a week.
• Benefits: A range of competitive benefits (health, dental, prescription drug, flexible spending account, life insurance and employer-matched contributions for RRSP) and as deemed effective for position’s requirements, professional development financial assistance.