Program Attendant, Development and Rehabilitation - Permanent Casual

Compensation Pay Range:

$25.18-$30.93

Job Description:

If you are a current CHEO employee with access to Workday, please apply to this posting via the Workday application as an internal applicant using the Jobs Hub.
 

To successfully apply for this position, please submit your application by 11:59 pm the day before the advertised closing date in the posting to ensure your application is received. 
 

Ottawa is built on un-ceded Algonquin Anishinaabe territory. The peoples of the Algonquin Anishinabek Nation have lived on this territory for millennia and we honour them and this land. Their culture and presence have nurtured and continue to nurture this land. CHEO also honours all First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples and their valuable past and present contributions to this land.

CHEO is one of the few stand-alone, global leaders in pediatric health and is home to more than 6,500 staff, clinicians, scientists and researchers, as well as volunteers – all of whom work together to help children and youth achieve their best lives. Within its own walls and through partnerships with community providers, CHEO has transformed from a 20th century acute care hospital into a 21st century integrated child and youth health system.

Ranked in the top 1% of Canadian hospitals for the digitization of its clinical infrastructure, CHEO combines excellence in clinical care, research, and education to advance seamless care that’s provided where, when, and how it is needed. CHEO’s Research Institute is dedicated to world-class clinical, translational, and basic science research covering a wide range of children’s health concerns. CHEO has been named Canada’s best health-care employer by Forbes in 2024, 2025 and 2026 and is ranked second among Canadian hospitals on its list of Canada’s Best Employers for multiple consecutive years. For the 14th consecutive year in a row, the editors of Canada's Top 100 Employers has recognized CHEO as a top employer in the National Capital Region. Every year CHEO helps more than 500,000 children and youth from Eastern Ontario, western Quebec, Nunavut and Northern Ontario.
 

POSITION SUMMARY

This position will assist with the implementation of programming and daily care for children attending out of home respite, autism respite or recreation therapy programs within Development and Rehabilitation. This position will be required to provide services at the Thurston Site, the Smyth Site and in the community. Weekend and evening availability is required for this position.
 

MAIN RESPONSABILITIES

• Assist in the implementation of programming and development activities for the assigned client

• Assist in the implementation of all aspects of daily activities including set-up, take-down and clean-up of facilities and equipment.

• Assist with any physical care required for the assigned client,. (i.e.: lifting, transferring, assisting with toileting, positioning, feeding, etc.).

• Function as part of a team by communicating with staff, participants and their families.

• Carry out related housekeeping duties as required i.e. cleaning of toys, mats, etc.

• Daily documentation of care to assigned clients.

• Adheres to organizational policies and procedures related to privacy/ confidentiality, safety, infection prevention etc

• Participates in education and improvement activities related to quality and safety.

• Ensure supervision and safety of assigned clients.      

• Because of the changing nature of the job and job requirements, duties and responsibilities may be added or deleted from time to time.

• Physical strength and stamina are required

QUALIFICATIONS

• 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 recent related experience working with children with disabilities (Essential)

• Current CPR Certification (Essential) 

• Vulnerable Sector Check (Level 3) (Essential)  

• Bilingualism (French/English) (Preferred)

*Please note you will be represented by the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU). Please note that this position will be based out of Ottawa. Please note that location may be subject to change at any time at the discretion of the employer. All OPSEU members shall be granted an interview upon passing the pre-screening.  Pre-screening might include testing.
 

Effective March 29, 2021, CHEO will conduct a more comprehensive pre-screening and evaluation process.  This process may include more varied and multidimensional testing such as a written test, practical exam, or other assessment. All candidates who meet the essential and preferred qualifications may be tested.
 

Bilingualism (French/English) will be validated by a language proficiency assessment conducted by a third party provider. Candidates will be required to meet the minimum linguistic profile prior to the date of hire.    
 

Should you require accommodation during any phase in the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources at [email protected]. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential and will be handled in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.

Please note you will be represented by the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU).

CHEO values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process and welcome interest from all qualified applicants.

Should you require accommodation during any phase in the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources at [email protected]. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential and will be handled in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.

We thank all those who apply, however, only those to be interviewed will be contacted.