Physio Therapist​/Occupational Therapist - AgeCare Shawnee

Work location:

Age Care Shawnee Address: 50 Shawnee St SW Calgary, Thy 1E5 FTE:
Part time - Full time

Employment type:

Regular

At Age Care, our mission is to empower residents to live their lives to the fullest by prioritizing their health and well-being. We firmly believe that we are working in our residents' homes, and we dedicate ourselves to providing a comfortable and person-centered environment. Working in long-term care is more than just a job; it is a calling for many of us.

The Physio Therapist assesses, plans, implements and evaluates physical therapy directed toward residents’ restoration/maintenance of an optimal level of independence, prevention of further disability and achievement of purposeful engagement within their environment.

• Assesses and reassesses residents to identify their issues/challenges and to determine rehabilitation needs
• Establishes resident’s goals, develops and documents individual care and treatment plans
• Maintains on-going communication with other members of the multidisciplinary team in order to maintain a consistent care program for the residents.
• Maintains residents’ statistics.
• Develops, reviews and updates policies and procedures for the Rehab Department.
• May be assigned to orient or supervise employees or volunteers
• Ensures that equipment and conditions within the department are conducive to a safe working environment of residents and staff.

• Graduate of an approved Canadian school of Occupational Therapy/ Physio Therapy.
• Must be a member in good standing with the Alberta College of Physio Therapists.
• AADL Authorizer status is an asset.
• Experience with MDS and/or RAI.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrates Age Care's values and a empathetic attitude in a professional, mature manner.
• Good organization and time management skills.

If you’re motivated by the privilege of serving our seniors with dignity, respect and compassion, come join us! Since 1998 Age Care has been dedicated to creating vibrant communities that celebrate and support aging with dignity, independence and community interaction for seniors. We offer our residents a safe and secure home-like atmosphere where they and their families can be assured peace of mind.

We want to hear from you if you are a talented, motivated, and embrace our guiding principles of:
Trust:
Act with integrity and fairness Respect:
Treat everyone with dignity, kindness, and compassion Quality:
Relentlessly pursue excellence in care and service Teamwork:
Uplift each other with positive energy and support