Program Attendant, Development and Rehabilitation

CHEO

Program Attendant supporting children with disabilities in CHEO’s respite and recreation therapy programs. Providing daily care, developmental activities and safety supervision across Ottawa sites and community settings.

Posted 8/4/2026part-timeOttawa • 🇨🇦 CanadaJunior💰 CA$25 - CA$31 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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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 FieldMinimum 1 Year Experience With Children With DisabilitiesCurrent CPR CertificationVulnerable Sector Check (Level 3)Bilingualism In French And English

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Hard Skills

Physical CareLiftingTransferringToiletingPositioningFeedingDocumentation Of CareHousekeeping Duties

Soft Skills

CommunicationTeamworkWillingness To Learn

Certifications & Qualifications

CPR CertificationVulnerable Sector Check (Level 3)

Industry Keywords

Special Needs ChildrenQuality ImprovementSafetyInfection PreventionPrivacyConfidentiality

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

What you’ll need

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

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
Family-friendly environment supporting employees and their families
Comprehensive orientation program and on-the-job learning
Support for continued education and learning
Potential relocation reimbursement benefit
Workplace culture fostering dedication, communication, respect and teamwork
Inclusive and barrier-free work environment
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