Manager, Occupational Therapy
Job Description
Description
Closing Date: Open until suitable candidate is selected.
Come join our team! Being part of Shepherd’s Care means making a difference and having an opportunity to grow, innovate, lead, and succeed. Our employees propel change and continue to be at the centre of our organization’s development. Our inspiring Mission is “Living life in a caring, Christian environment” and encourages our employees to contribute to a culture of positivity, while being person-centered and present in the lives of our residents.
The Opportunity
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Bi-Weekly Hours: 77.5
Hourly Rate of Pay: Commensurate with education and experience
Location: Shepherd’s Care Millwoods: Avenue NW, Edmonton, AB, T6K 2R1
Reporting to the Program Manager, Rehabilitation (PM), the Manager, Occupational Therapy (Manager) is responsible for planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating occupational therapy interventions for all continuing care home Type A (CCH-A) residents and for leading the site’s therapy team of Rehabilitation Aides and Assistants. The Manager functions within the Mission, Vision, and Values of SCF and the standards of professional practice and ensures departmental compliance with continuing care health service standards, accommodation standards, employment and safety-related legislation, codes, and regulation, and SCF policies and procedures. The Manager acts and ensures the therapy team acts as a resident advocate and provides support to the residents and families in an environment that promotes a state of wellness, independence, and person-centered care. In their practice, the Manager is committed to continuous quality improvement.
The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor or Master of Science in Occupational Therapy and maintain current registration and a practice permit with the Alberta College of Occupational Therapists (ACOT). A minimum of two years’ experience in geriatrics and continuing care is preferred, along with AADL Authorizer status. Candidates must demonstrate strong communication skills, with the ability to read, write, and speak English fluently, clearly, and efficiently.
How to Apply
Complete the application form below, attach your resume and covering letter and click the Submit button. We thank all applicants, however, only those under consideration will be contacted.
Who We Are
Shepherd’s Care Foundation is a mission driven, faith-based, not-for-profit organization providing quality care and accommodations to more than 1450 seniors in Calgary, Edmonton, and Barrhead. Our campuses provide living options for residents with a full spectrum of care needs including Independent Living, Continuing Care Home Type B (supportive living/SL4), Continuing Care Home Type B Secure (SL4D), Continuing Care Home Type A (long term care and complex care), and Home and Community Care Type 2.
What We Offer
Shepherd’s Care Foundation offers competitive total rewards, a strong focus on employee safety and wellness, and a commitment to progressive work teams, personal development, and collaboration. We also offer respectful and culturally inclusive workplaces that align with our employee-developed Behaviour Standards, and pride ourselves on open and connected work environments.
Note that, the successful applicant must provide a Vulnerable Sector Check (satisfactory to the employer).
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Company
Shepherd’s Care Foundation
Location
Edmonton
Country
Canada
Salary
100.000
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