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Occupational Therapist Assistant- The Independence Program
4 months ago
Join us in building a world of possibility Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital is Canada's largest pediatric rehabilitation hospital, and a top 40 Canadian research hospital. Serving over 8,500 families annually in both inpatient and outpatient programs and services, Holland Bloorview is renowned for its expertise in partnering with clients and families to provide exceptional care and is the only organization to ever achieve 100 per cent in three successive quality surveys by Accreditation Canada.
Holland Bloorview's vision is to support the most meaningful and healthy futures for all children, youth and families. We are an academic hospital, fully affiliated with the University of Toronto. All clinical staff are expected to contribute to the academic agenda through one or more of the following activities: supervising students, teaching, academic service, scholarship and research.
Holland Bloorview has won numerous awards including Greater Toronto's Top Employers, Canada's Top Employers for Young People and Canada's Most Admired Corporate Cultures. We offer an inspiring, inclusive, innovative, and collaborative work environment with competitive compensation and benefit packages and programs that support ongoing learning and professional growth.
SUMMARY
This is a Temporary Part-time (30hrs/week) There are 1-2 positions available.
- Successful Candidate must be available for the following dates:
- Hospital Orientation: June 3-6 or July 2-5, 2024
- Some additional orientation dates may be required
- Program Orientation: July 22-25, 2024
- Program dates: Sunday July 28- Friday August 16, 2024
- Applicant must be available to interview during week of May 13th-17th 2024
The Independence Program is a residential immersive life skills program that assists youth with disabilities to develop the skills they need to participate in the adult world as they transition to post-secondary education, employment or independent/supported living. Holland Bloorview has developed this opportunity to allow young people with disabilities to acquire life experiences that encourage self-expression, skill-development, and independence, while promoting friendship and enjoyment. The program operates from a Toronto Student Residence (Seneca College -Newnham Campus). It is an experience-based program that requires the staff to work with an inter-professional team and support participants in the achievement of their identified goals. This will require actively supporting program participants in workshops, meal preparation, community navigation and taking public transit. This position requires that staffs are able to work evenings and weekends.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Under the direct supervision of an Occupational Therapist, the Occupational Therapy Assistant:
- Administers programs developed by the Occupational Therapist to individual clients, or groups of clients such as feeding or dressing programs, cognitive groups, power wheelchair training, etc.
- Fabricates, adapts, alters, or repairs splints, orthotics, aids, or assistive devices such as bathing and dressing aids, hand splits or commode covers
- Assists clients with activities of daily living activities
- Assists in group work
- Assists in lifting and transferring clients as required
- Porters clients, picks-up and delivers supplies, equipment, etc. as requested
- Assists with wheelchair and seating set-up and maintenance as required
- Regularly inspects treatment spaces for cleanliness, safety and adequate supplies
- Maintains clean, safe, operational equipment and makes recommendations for new equipment based upon Centre needs
- Works with the Occupational Therapy Technician to conduct safety inspection of occupational therapy equipment and wheelchairs. Arranges for repairs/replacements as required
- Bases practice on established policies and procedures
- Documents on client charts as required
- Documents accurate workload statistics
- Participates on committees as requested
- Participates in quality management activities and supports the maintenance of a safe and healthy work environment.
- Effectively communicates with clients and families, members of the interdisciplinary team, external agencies and vendors.
- In partnership with clients/families and the interdisciplinary team, provides client and family-centred care which is goal directed, evidence based and outcome oriented
- Supports and respects the client/family's rights to make decisions based on their own values, beliefs and experiences
- Promotes and supports the physical, psychosocial and spiritual well being of clients and families
- Collaborates with the client/family to plan, implement and evaluate care
MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
- Paediatric/youth experience preferred
- Graduate of a recognized Canadian community college OTA program
- Demonstrates ability to work as part of an interdisciplinary team
- Demonstrates ability to organize time, manage fluctuating clinical responsibilities and meet deadlines
- Demonstrates ability to work independently under the guidance of the supervising Occupational Therapist
- Demonstrates initiative and self-direction regarding equipment maintenance, safety and cleaning
- Demonstrates the ability to communicate effectively with clients, families and members of the interdisciplinary care team
- The Independence Program experience in residential care setting
