OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST (1.0 FTE PERMANENT)
Job Description:
The Occupational Therapist works to improve participation and quality of life through a child’s ability to perform role-appropriate, day-to-day tasks necessary for self-care (such as feeding, dressing, toileting); productivity (such as school, work); and leisure and play within his or her environment. This process involves assessment, identification of strengths and needs, goal-setting, treatment planning, and implementation of treatment in a direct, indirect or consultative manner, as indicated, then discharge.
As an employee of Niagara Children's Centre, the Occupational Therapist may be assigned to one or more services. These include single or interdisciplinary services, and specialized programs provided by the Centre such as Augmentative and Alternative Communication, Upper Extremity Casting and Splinting, Seating and Mobility and Home and Vehicle Modification Clinics.
Qualifications & Experience Required:
Education:
The minimum specifications for an incumbent will include:
- Registration and membership in good standing with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario
Knowledge/Skills:
An incumbent will be expected to have the following knowledge and skills:
- A sound understanding and skill in the practice of occupational therapy
- The ability to work effectively with children and their families
- Sufficient computer literacy in Microsoft Office to complete work requirements
- The ability to assess children in a telepractice setting
- Bilingualism would be an asset
Other:
- Access to reliable transportation and possession of a driver’s license valid for the province of Ontario is required
- A current criminal reference check for vulnerable populations
- CPR certification
- Evidence of non-violent crisis intervention training
- Proof of immunization documentation including COVID-19 vaccination
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