Occupational Therapist - Pediatrics

About Us

St.Amant supports over 5,000 people in Manitoba with developmental disabilities, autism and acquired brain injury. We are a not-for-profit organization that offers a wide range of supports for adults, children and their families. Our over 2,000 staff follow a person-centred approach and adapt to the needs of each person and each family. St.Amant is guided by its core values of Collaboration, Hospitality, Excellence and Respect.

Position Summary and Scope of Service :

St.Amant is committed to fostering a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility where everyone is respected, valued, and empowered to bring their authentic selves – free from fear of discrimination – while celebrating the diverse identities and experiences that enrich our community. We stand firmly against individual and systemic discrimination and racism as per the Canadian Human Rights Act.

This Occupational Therapy (OT) Position is a Pediatric position. It is a permanent .7 FTE position, which will be providing services in our St.Amant Health and Transition Services program (Child & Young Adult Health Services – CYAHS). This program provides short-term admissions to children and youth with a variety of needs including, but not limited to, feeding, neuromuscular and neurological conditions, and rehabilitation.  The OT, as a member of the interdisciplinary team, plays an essential role in the safe and smooth transition to the community.

The Occupational Therapist will :

• Focus on the development and progression of safe feeding skills / programs, pediatric skill development and environmental assessments related to transitions to the community
• Assess, intervene, collaborate and develop goals with the child, family and team
• Provide education and training to staff, families and support teams to support admission goals of care
• Collaborate and communicate with family / caregivers, all healthcare providers and community agencies who are involved with the child
• Build partnerships with Children's Hospital and Rehabilitation Centre for Children Feeding Clinic

Qualifications

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Duties and Responsibilities

Clinical Care Management :

​The Occupational Therapist will develop and implement a plan for services while ensuring adherence to St.Amant Mission and Values, policies and professional regulations.

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The above information is intended to describe the general nature of this position and is not considered to be a complete statement of duties and responsibilities.  Additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned provided they are consistent with the qualifications identified and fall within the parameters of this role.

We offer a competitive wage, comprehensive benefits package that includes Health & Dental Plans, Life Insurance Plans, Long Term Disability, Employer Paid-Employee Assistance Plan, and Employer-Matched Pension Plan

St.Amant is a bilingual organization. Proficiency in both official languages (French / English) would be considered an asset.

St.Amant supports equitable employment practices and promotes an inclusive workforce representative of the people we support including diverse abilities, backgrounds, cultures, and identities. Applicants can request reasonable accommodations in all aspects of the selection and hiring process.

As a condition of employment, successful candidates will be required to provide a satisfactory Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening, Adult Abuse Registry Check, Child Abuse Registry Check and Prior Contact Check.

As a Condition of Employment, new hires must complete a series of Occupational Health checks. This includes the requirement to confirm immunization or immunity of specific communicable diseases. Successful applicants will also be required to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination prior to start date.