Occupational Therapist

Occupational****Therapist

Full-time**-**Permanent

SpecializedProgramsandServicestoSupporttheDevelopmentofYoungChildrenWearegrowingand****hiring!

We're hiring and recruiting top talent! Providence is a vibrant, registered charity with a long-established history of providing therapeutic and educational services to families across our 7 schools, and childcare facilities in Calgary and surrounding area. Providence is proud to be part of a diverse education system that fosters innovation, strengthens communities, and ensures every child has a place to learn and thrive. Our programs are designed to support young children who may not be meeting typical developmental milestones. Providence provides the opportunity to enhance the health and development of children and their families.

We are currently seeking energetic and dynamic individuals with a passion for working with young children to join our team as a full-time *Occupational***Therapist.**The hours of work are 8 AM – 4 PM (Monday to Friday).

It is an expectation at Providence that all employees are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment.

We****offer:

• Fantastic opportunity to work with our dynamic team and collaborate with Speech-Language Pathologists, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Behavioural Specialists, Teachers and Teaching/Therapeutic Assistants.
• Professional development funding for ongoing learning and career advancement.
• Competitive salary range (Alberta Health Services pay scale).
• Comprehensive health and dental benefits package, which includes optional RRSP contributions, wellness days, appointment time, and paid sick time.
• Employee Assistance Plan.
• Paid winter break for 2 weeks and 1 week at spring break, on top of your accrued vacation days.
• Free onsite parking.

Theidealcandidate****should:

• Have demonstrated ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, colleagues, parents and other stakeholders.
• Be adaptable. Children are busy and active – so you are too. Adaptability is important because every day will be different and you will have to navigate your way through rapidly changing environments with enthusiasm, problem-solving skills, and humour.
• Be flexible, curious, creative, and able to multi-task in our ever-evolving world in pediatrics.
• Enjoy working effectively with a multidisciplinary team to deliver child-focused services.

Responsibilities****Include:

• Conduct assessment and treatment of a preschool to kindergarten age group.
• Managing caseloads with a diverse and complex pediatric population and their families.
• Collaborate with other professionals to support positive outcomes for children.
• Gather and interpret data.

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an Occupational Therapy degree program from a recognised university.
• Registered with the Alberta College of Occupational Therapists (ACOT).
• Experience working as an Occupational Therapist with children that display challenging behaviour or have disabilities.
• Successful practicum experience with good references is an asset.
• Demonstrates strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Valid First Aid and CPR Certificates.
• Must be willing to travel within Calgary areas.

Personal suitability NOTE: This position requires lifting and carrying demands that require the ability to bend at the waist, stoop, and twist frequently, the ability to lift up to 50 lbs, the ability to carry and pull up to 50 lbs, and the ability to stand, walk, and sit frequently.

PleasesubmityourresumeviaemailtotheHumanResourcesTeam****at:

*Providenceiscommittedtofosteringanequitable,diverse,andinclusiveworkplace.Wewelcomeapplicationsfromallqualifiedcandidateswhichincludesbutnotlimitedto;visibleminorities,Indigenouspeoples,personswithdisabilitiesandpersonsofanysexualorientationorgender*identity.

ProvidenceacknowledgesthatwhatwecallAlbertaisthetraditionalandancestralterritoryofmanypeoples,presentlysubjecttoTreaties6,7,and8andtheSixRegionsoftheMétisNationofAlberta.WeacknowledgethemanyFirstNations,MétisandInuitwhohavelivedinandcaredfortheselandsforgenerations.Wemakethisacknowledgementasanactofreconciliationandgratitudetothosewhoseterritoryweresideonorarevisiting.