Job Description

ABOUT BETHANY 

Bethany Care Society (Bethany) is one of Western Canada’s largest not-for-profit providers of care, housing, and community services for seniors and adults with disabilities. Since 1945, Bethany has provided high-quality, person-centred care focused on the unique physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being of our residents and tenants. We create caring communities to support Albertans to age well.

WHY BETHANY?

We offer generous vacation and leave time, competitive salaries, benefits, retirement savings programs and top-ups for maternal leaves. We are committed to employee well-being and giving back to our community. We invest in our people because they are the reason for our success.

For more information, check out this video about Working at Bethany. 

 

ABOUT THE ROLE

 

Reporting to the Administrator, you will provide Occupational Therapy services to residents of Bethany Harvest Hills. Assesses residents’ needs & assists with development of goals to enhance quality of life.  Works closely with other disciplines to promote an interdisciplinary team approach to resident-focused care. You will also provide leadership to & supervise the Occupational Therapy Assistant.

 

WHAT YOU WILL DO

 

• Conducts assessments concerning activities of daily living in alignment with Bethany Care policies and procedures
• Assists residents to identify goals and choices and provides intervention to enhance quality of life and optimize function.
• Liaises with family, acute care and community resources (Ex: AADL - Alberta Aids to Daily Living, equipment vendors, seating clinic, etc.) to achieve goals.
• Documents in healthcare recording, including resident centered care plan, and ensuring record of resident participation is completed and monitored.
• Demonstrates thorough knowledge of all resident and occupational health and safety policies and procedures.
• Provides orientation, supervision and direction to Occupational Therapy Assistants to ensure expected outcomes of service.

 

WHAT YOU BRING

 

• Bachelor’s degree in occupational therapy or a CAOT recognized equivalent
• Active membership in Alberta Association of Registered Occupational Therapists and Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists
• Ability to perform lifting and transfer of residents
• Good interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills required
• AADL preferred

  

Position Information:

 

• Posting Number: 25-9006
• Position Number: OT-HH22-001 
• Location: Bethany Harvest Hills
• Classification: OT
• FTE: 0.60
• Non-Union
• Unit: LTC
• Position Type: Permanent PT
• Shift and Hours of Work: Days (0815-1615)
• Shift Per Cycle: Various (open for discussion)
• Position Start Date: July 11, 2025
• Posting End Date: June 15, 2025, at 6:00 pm

 

How to Apply:

 

Like what you see and think you have what it takes to join our team?

 

*INTERNAL APPLICANTS*Internal applicants must utilize their @bethanyseniors.comemail address in order to be considered for the role; failure to do so may result in omission from the selection process. 

Apply Online at: http://bethanyseniors.com/careers/ by submitting your resume and cover letter. 

Please note this competition may close sooner if a suitable candidate is found. 

 

All applicants are thanked for their interest. Only those selected to move forward will be contacted.  

 

Bethany Care Society is an equal opportunity employer.  

Successful candidates will be required to obtain a Criminal Background Check and provide proof of all mandatory immunizations.

Bethany Care Society complies with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA). By forwarding your resume to Bethany you are consenting to the collection and use of your personal information for this job competition. Your information will be kept strictly confidential. 

 

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Shift work,

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