Program Attendant, Development and Rehabilitation

Jobtailor; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Ottawa, Ontario, is seeking a caregiver/therapist assistant to support children with disabilities. You will assist with activities, provide physical care, and help with daily tasks in a team environment.

Role requires CPR, Vulnerable Sector Check, and at least 1 year of related experience. Weekend and evening availability is preferred, with bilingual English/French capability beneficial.

Qualifications

• CPR certification is required.
• Vulnerable Sector Check (Level 3) is required.
• Minimum 1 year of related experience with children with disabilities is required.
• Bilingualism in French and English preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with implementing programming and developmental activities for assigned clients.
• Assist with daily activities, including facility and equipment set-up, take-down and clean-up.
• Provide physical care, including lifting, transferring, toileting, positioning and feeding.
• Communicate with staff, participants and families as part of a team.
• Perform housekeeping duties such as cleaning toys and mats.
• Complete daily documentation of care for assigned clients.
• Follow organizational policies and procedures regarding privacy, confidentiality, safety and infection prevention.
• Participate in education and quality and safety improvement activities.
• Ensure supervision and safety of assigned clients.
• Provide services at the Thurston Site, Smyth Site and in the community.

Skills

CPR Certification

Bilingual (French/English)

Teamwork/Communication

Caregiving/Assisting

Education

DSW/PSW related degree or related field

Job description

• Assist with implementing programming and developmental activities for assigned clients
• Assist with daily activities, including facility and equipment set-up, take-down and clean-up
• Provide physical care, including lifting, transferring, toileting, positioning and feeding
• Communicate with staff, participants and families as part of a team
• Perform housekeeping duties such as cleaning toys and mats
• Complete daily documentation of care for assigned clients
• Follow organizational policies and procedures regarding privacy, confidentiality, safety and infection prevention
• Participate in education and quality and safety improvement activities
• Ensure supervision and safety of assigned clients
• Provide services at the Thurston Site, Smyth Site and in the community

Requirements

• College or University degree in a related field such as DSW, ECE, PSW, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Nursing or Recreational Therapy, or equivalent education and experience with special needs children (essential)
• Minimum 1 year of recent related experience working with children with disabilities (essential)
• Current CPR Certification (essential)
• Vulnerable Sector Check (Level 3) (essential)
• Bilingualism in French and English preferred
• Physical strength and stamina required
• Availability to work weekends and evenings
• Ability to provide physical care, including lifting, transferring, toileting, positioning and feeding
• Ability to meet minimum linguistic profile before date of hire if bilingualism is required
• Willingness to undergo pre-screening, which may include written tests, practical exams or other assessments

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in providing physical care and support for children with disabilities, ensuring safety and compliance with organizational policies. Proficient in communication and teamwork, with a focus on quality improvement and documentation.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• College Or University Degree In Related Field
• Minimum 1 Year Experience With Children With Disabilities
• Current CPR Certification
• Vulnerable Sector Check (Level 3)
• Bilingualism In French And English

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Physical Care
• Lifting
• Transferring
• Toileting
• Positioning
• Feeding
• Documentation Of Care
• Housekeeping Duties

Soft Skills

• Communication
• Teamwork
• Willingness To Learn

Certifications & Qualifications

• CPR Certification
• Vulnerable Sector Check (Level 3)

Industry Keywords

• Special Needs Children
• Quality Improvement
• Safety
• Infection Prevention
• Privacy
• Confidentiality