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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
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About Carewest:
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 both seniors and others requiring specialized care. With 13
locations across Calgary and a team of over 3000 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.
Employees are required to use technologies, devices, resources, and systems
provided by the employer, as per Carewest policy and procedure. Adherence to
relevant privacy legislation and best practice including HIA, ATIA, POPA, and
InfoCare Behaviours, is required.
Successful applicants not currently working for Carewest will need to provide a
suitable police records check and vulnerable sector screen. Successful
applicants may need to provide immunization records for positions in certain
environments. Carewest is an equal opportunity employer and values the diversity
of the people and communities we serve. We are committed to attracting,
engaging, and developing a diverse and inclusive workforce. For more information
on Carewest, please visit our website at carewest.ca [http://carewest.ca].
