Occupational Therapist I

🔍 Calgary Zone, Calgary, Arthur Child Cancer Centre

📁: Occupational Therapy

📅   : ALB00460057 Requisition #

📅   : Apr 01, 2025 Post Date

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Acute Care Alberta:

Primary Care Alberta:

Recovery Alberta: N

Classification: Occupational Therapist I

Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH

Unit and Program: Rehabilitation Oncology

Primary Location: Arthur Child Cancer Centre

Location Details: As Per Location

Multi-Site: Not Applicable

FTE: 0.00

Posting End Date: 20-MAY-2025

Employee Class: Casual/Relief

Date Available: 30-MAY-2025

Hours per Shift: Varies

Length of Shift in weeks: Varies

Shifts per cycle: Varies

Shift Pattern: Days

Days Off: Other

Minimum Salary: $38.90

Maximum Salary: $51.80

Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

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:

Active Heart and Stroke Foundation BLS Certification by first day of work. Empathy and compassion: a deep understanding of the functional, cognitive and emotional needs of patients with cancer. At least two years of experience working in adult urban settings (hospital, clinics, home care) Experience working with patients undergoing chemotherapy, systemic therapy and radiation therapy. Effective interpersonal communication: Ability to connect with patients, families and healthcare teams in various modes of communication (verbal, written, Zoom, email). Experience providing occupational therapy in an interdisciplinary team. Experience discharge planning and community resources. Experience with wheelchair and seating assessments. Demonstrated effective time management and organization skills. Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite programs (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word). Experience working with Therapy Assistants.

Preferred Qualifications:

1 year working experience in oncology in an urban adult inpatient setting. Experience with patients undergoing bone marrow transplant care and hematological cancers. Completed Connect Care Allied Health Therapies ILT training. At least 6 months experience using Epic/ Connect Care. Certified Lymphedema Therapist status (e.g. Klose, Vodder, Norton). Experience facilitating groups and classes. AADL authorizer for mobility aids and/or garments.

Please note:

All postings close at 23:59 MT of the posting end date indicated.

Security Screening:

A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS.

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