Occupational Therapist

• 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.

• THE OPPORTUNITY
• Position: Occupational Therapist
• Location: Parry Sound
• Effective: ASAP
• Status: Unionized
• Job type: Permanent Full Time – 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM

*To ensure we can meet the needs of our communities at times that work best for them, our staff are expected to maintain flexibility in their schedules, which may include working outside standard business hours as per client needs.*

• POSITION SUMMARY:
• The Occupational Therapist provides assessment, treatment, transition and discharge support to assist children and youth to achieve their optimum rehabilitation potential in the areas of self-care, productivity and leisure. Note that clinical supervision of therapy assistants, as well as family and community partner education will be important components of all positions.

JOB DUTIES:

Provides quality family-centered care through assessment and treatment programs to assist children/youth in achieving their maximal functional ability in the areas of self-care, productivity, and leisure.

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. 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.

Works with the child/youth, family and/or other caregivers to identify specific treatment/intervention and design appropriate daily activities and programs. The focus may be prevention, maintenance and/or development of new skills 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, both internally within the CTC and externally to community partners.

Acts as a resource/educator for the children/youth, families, and community partners through the development and implementation of education programs.

Pursues on-going professional development and growth.

Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy

Current registration in good standing 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

Ability to work within an interdisciplinary team

Working knowledge of community resources and supports within the Districts of Nipissing, Muskoka, and Parry Sound

Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Valid Ontario driver’s license, proof of insurance and reliable vehicle

Computer competency and adaptable in the use of computer software for the purpose of assessments, documentation, programming and communication.

Bilingual (English/French) preferred

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.

WHAT WE OFFER

As an employee at One Kids Place, you will become part of a team of skilled professionals working together to meet the special needs of children, youth and their families. The work environment includes the family-centered principles and values of mutual respect, collaboration, accessibility and community inclusivity. One Kids Place provides opportunities for ongoing education and development through mentorships, workshops, conferences, and seminars.

COMPENSATION: $41.13 - $51.58 hourly (depending on prior experience as per our Collective Agreement).

BENEFITS:

An amazing pension plan

Employee Health Benefits

Employee & Family Assistance Plan

4 weeks of paid vacation to START!

Paid sick time, paid breaks, and more!

ADDITIONAL PERKS:

All of our locations benefit from Northern Ontario living – work and live minutes from numerous ski-hills, beaches, lakes, trails and outdoor activities for all seasons, as well as unique art, cultural and shopping experiences.

Relocation assistance may be available to candidates who qualify

HOW TO APPLY

• For an opportunity to be part of our exciting future, please apply via this job posting or send your resume attention to:
• Human Resources
• One Kids Place, 400 McKeown Ave., North Bay ON P1B 0B2
• E-mail: [email protected]
• www.onekidsplace.ca

One Kids Place Children’s Treatment Centre is committed to an inclusive and accessible environment. Please send an email to the address above to let us know if you require any accommodation during the recruitment process.

We thank all applicants for their interest. An acknowledgement will be sent only to those candidates who will be interviewed.

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QUI NOUS SOMMES

La place des enfants Centre de traitement pour enfants offre des services de réadaptation et de soutien connexe aux enfants et aux jeunes (jusqu'à l'âge de 19 ans) et à leurs familles vivant dans les districts de Muskoka, Nipissing et Parry Sound. Tout le personnel fournira des services au sein d’une équipe interdisciplinaire engagée dans une pratique centrée sur la famille.

L'OPPORTUNITÉ

• Poste : Ergothérapeute
• Lieu : Parry Sound
• Efficace : Dès que possible
• Statut : Syndiqué
• Type d'emploi : Permanent Temps Plein – 8h30 à 16h30

*Afin de pouvoir répondre aux besoins de nos communautés aux moments qui leur conviennent le mieux, notre personnel est tenu de faire preuve de flexibilité dans ses horaires, ce qui peut inclure des heures de travail en dehors des heures normales de bureau, selon les besoins des clients.*

SOMMAIRE DU POSTE : L’ergothérapeute assure l’évaluation, le traitement, l’accompagnement à la transition et le soutien à la sortie afin d’aider les enfants et les jeunes à atteindre leur plein potentiel de réadaptation en matière d’autonomie, de productivité et de loisirs. Il est à noter que la supervision clinique des assistants en ergothérapie, ainsi que la formation des familles et des partenaires communautaires, constituent des composantes importantes de tous les postes.

FONCTIONS DU POSTE :

Offre des soins de qualité axés sur la famille, grâce à des programmes d'évaluation et de traitement, afin d'aider les enfants et les jeunes à optimiser leur fonctionnement en matière d'autonomie, de productivité et de loisirs.

Utilise les techniques et modalités thérapeutiques nécessaires à la prestation des services.

Consigne les activités et la charge de travail liées aux clients conformément aux normes du Centre de traitement pour enfants et du Collège. Garantit la confidentialité et le respect de la vie privée des clients.

Communique efficacement et assure la continuité des soins en prenant des décisions thérapeutiques en étroite collaboration avec l'enfant, le jeune et sa famille, les autres membres du personnel de réadaptation et les autres fournisseurs de services communautaires, au sein d'une équipe interdisciplinaire.

Collabore avec l’enfant/le jeune, sa famille et/ou les autres personnes qui en prennent soin afin d’identifier un traitement/une intervention spécifique et de concevoir des activités et des programmes quotidiens adaptés. L’accent peut être mis sur la prévention, le maintien et/ou le développe