WHO WE ARE

ONE KIDS PLACE Children’s Treatment Centre provides rehabilitation and related support services for children and youth (up to the age of 19) and their families living in the Districts of Muskoka, Nipissing and Parry Sound. All staff will provide service within an interdisciplinary team environment committed to family-centered practice.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Occupational Therapist provides assessment, consultation, clinical analysis and treatment planning to assist children and youth to achieve their optimum rehabilitation potential in all areas of activities of daily living, fine motor abilities, perception and sensory integration. Note that clinical supervision of therapy assistants and family and community partner education will be important components of all positions.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Degree in Occupational Therapy
• Current registration with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario
• 2 years related work experience within a pediatric/health care setting with children and youth with special needs preferred
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills/Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Valid Ontario driver’s license, proof of insurance and reliable vehicle
• Computer competency in word applications and Internet
• Bilingual (English/French)/ADP authorizer is an asset
• Proof of COVID Vaccinations as required by the sector
• New Graduates are encouraged to apply! We offer excellent mentorship and educational opportunities.

WE THANK ALL APPLICANTS FOR THEIR INTEREST. AN ACKNOWLEDGEMENT WILL BE SENT ONLY TO THOSE CANDIDATES WHO WILL BE INTERVIEWED.

QUALIFICATIONS :

• Diplôme en ergothérapie
• Inscription en règle auprès de l’Ordre des ergothérapeutes de l’Ontario
• Expérience de travail pertinente au cours des deux dernières années dans un milieu pédiatrique ou de soins de santé, avec des enfants et des jeunes ayant des besoins spéciaux de préférence
• Excellentes compétences de relations interpersonnelles, d’organisation et de communication verbale et écrite
• Permis de conduire de l’Ontario en vigueur et véhicule fiable
• Maîtrise de l’utilisation de logiciels et capacité de s’adapter pour effectuer des évaluations, préparer des documents, effectuer de la programmation et communiquer.
• Le bilinguisme (français/anglais) est requis et le statut d’autorisateur du PAAF est préféré
• Preuve de vaccination contre le COVID-19, telle qu’exigée dans le secteur
• Les nouveaux diplômés sont encouragés à postuler ! Nous offrons d’excellentes opportunités de mentorat et d’éducation.

• Provides quality family-centered care through assessment, establishing a clinical diagnosis and treatment programs to assist children/youth in achieving their maximal functional ability in the areas of activities of daily living, fine motor abilities, perception and cognition.
• Utilizes therapeutic techniques / modalities as necessary in the provision of therapy.
• Documents client-related activities and workload practices according to Children’s Treatment Centre and College standards and maintains client confidentiality and privacy.
• Communicates effectively and ensures continuity of care by making treatment decisions in close collaboration with the child/youth/family, other rehabilitation staff and other community service providers as part of an inter-disciplinary team.
• Educates the child/youth, family and other caregivers in the condition/disease process and specific treatment/intervention suggestions to ensure appropriate follow-through of daily activities and programs. The focus may be prevention, maintenance and/or treatment for the child/youth and family.
• Provides clinical supervision within the discipline’s scope of practice to designated support personnel and/or placement students.
• Provides equipment recommendations / prescriptions and/or refers children/youth to appropriate services.
• Acts as a resource/educator for the children/youth, families, staff, students, professionals and communities through the facilitation, development and implementation of education programs.
• Participates in the orientation and training of new staff members, placement students and/or volunteers.
• Pursues on-going professional development and growth.
• Other duties as assigned.