Company Overview
LeeCaring Communities, is dedicated to providing compassionate, resident-centered senior care in Edmonton. Our organization values kindness, respect, and continuous improvement to create welcoming environments for our residents and their families.
Summary
LeeCaring Communities is seeking a compassionate and experienced Manager of Therapeutic Services (Occupational Therapist) to lead our interdisciplinary therapeutic services team in a long-term care environment. This leadership role combines clinical Occupational Therapy practice with department management, ensuring residents receive high-quality, resident-centered care that promotes independence, dignity, purpose, and belonging.
Responsibilities
- Lead and support a multidisciplinary team including Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Recreation Therapy, Social Work, Dietetics, Kinesiology, and Therapy Aides.
- Provide Occupational Therapy assessments, treatment planning, cognitive assessments, equipment recommendations, and rehabilitation services for long-term care residents.
- Develop, implement, and evaluate therapeutic programs that enhance resident quality of life and independence.
- Collaborate with residents, families, physicians, and the interdisciplinary care team to achieve optimal resident outcomes.
- Oversee departmental operations, staffing, scheduling, performance management, quality improvement initiatives, and regulatory compliance.
- Participate in resident care conferences, accreditation activities, and continuous quality improvement projects.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy.
- Current registration and good standing with the Alberta College of Occupational Therapists (ACOT).
- Several years of continuing care, long-term care, or healthcare experience.
- Previous leadership or supervisory experience in a therapeutic services environment.
- Experience working with seniors, dementia care, cognitive assessments, and rehabilitation programming.
- Strong leadership, communication, coaching, and problem-solving skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- AADL Authorizer designation.
- Functional Independence Measure (FIM) certification.
- Experience working in unionized environments.
Join our dedicated team at LeeCaring Communities and make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents. If you are passionate about compassionate senior care and possess the leadership qualities we seek, we invite you to apply today—your next rewarding chapter awaits.
Pay: $49.40-$65.11 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- RRSP match
- Vision care
- Wellness program
Application question(s):
- Do you have a Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy?
- Do you have a current registration and good standing with the Alberta College of Occupational Therapists (ACOT).
- Do you have experience working with seniors, dementia care, cognitive assessments, and rehabilitation programming
- Are you willing to work at 2 sites, 3 days in the South side of Edmonton, and 2 days Downtown?
Work Location: In person
