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Join us in building a world of possibility! Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital is Canadas largest pediatric rehabilitation hospital, and a top 40 Canadian research hospital. Serving over 9,000 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 Bloorviews 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.Position SummaryWe are seeking an Occupational Therapist Assistant/Physiotherapist Assistant to join the Integrated Education and Therapy team.The IET therapy model is focused on ensuring universal access for all students to support safety, inclusion and a healthy being while optimizing participation and performance within the school environment. This is a temporary part-time (0.8 FTE) contract position from September 2, 2025 - June 26, 2026.OperationsIntegrated Education and Therapy follows the Toronto District School Board Calendar, open from September to June annually. Closed to summer break (July, August), 2 weeks winter break (December),1 week March break (March).This typical hours for position are Monday to Friday, 8:30 am - 3:00 pmKey ResponsibilitiesUnder the direct supervision of an Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist, the Occupational TherapistAssistant/Physiotherapist Assistant:Administers programs developed by the Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist to individual clients, or groups of clients such as fine motor, cognitive groups, power wheelchair training, gross motor groups, strengthening, range of motion exercises, etc.Maintains communication with supervising therapist. Monitors and reports any change or adverse reaction to treatment or prescribed program planApplies and monitors splinting devices, orthoses, aids, or assistive devices such as hand splitsSet ups and instructs clients, families, staff and students on appropriate equipment such as wheelchairs, trikes, bikes and walking aides, etc.Assists clients with activities of daily living, group work, lifting and transferring clientsPorters clients, pickups and delivers supplies, equipment, etc. as requestedAssists with wheelchair and seating set-up and maintenance as requiredRegularly inspects treatment spaces for cleanliness, safety and adequate suppliesMaintains clean, safe, operational equipment and makes recommendations for new equipment based upon Hospital needsWorks with the Preventative Maintenance Technician to conduct an annual safety inspection of all therapy equipment and wheelchairs. Arranges for repairs/replacements as requiredBases practice on established policies and proceduresDocuments on client charts as required following Hospital policyDocuments workload statistics according to the Ministry of HealthParticipates on committees as requestedParticipates 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 orientedSupports and respects the client/familys rights to make decisions based on their own values, beliefs and experiencesPromotes and supports the physical, psychosocial and spiritual well-being of clients and familiesCollaborates with the client/family to plan, implement and evaluate careQualificationsGraduate of an accredited Canadian community college OTA/PTA programMust have a minimum of one year work experience as a OTA/PTAPaediatric experience preferredDemonstrates ability to work as part of an interdisciplinary teamDemonstrates ability to organize time, manage fluctuating clinical responsibilities and meet deadlinesDemonstrates ability to work independently under the guidance of the supervising Physiotherapist/Occupational TherapistDemonstrates initiative and self-direction regarding equipment maintenance, safety and cleaningDemonstrates the ability to communicate effectively with clients, families and members of the interdisciplinary care team #J-18808-Ljbffr