Hydrotherapy Pool
Hydrotherapy Pool
Hydrotherapy Pool
Resource Centre
Hydrotherapy Pool
Located at the Ongwanada Resource Centre on Portsmouth Avenue, the hydrotherapy pool is an essential resource for many people with developmental disabilities. The pool is maintained at approximately 36C, allowing stiff muscles to relax, helps to reduce pain, improves circulation, and allows for moderate strengthening. Aquatic therapy not only helps enhance sensory processing for those with developmental disabilities, but it also helps people develop physically and become stronger. Many participants experience better coordination when in the water, a more extensive range of motion, improved balance, and increased physical endurance. Our change rooms are accessible, and the pool has a wheelchair ramp and mechanical lift.
An application form must be completed for people with developmental disabilities not supported by Ongwanada. Appointments are required, and capacity is limited. Below are three separate documents that need to be completed before an initial visit. Free parking is available.
Application for the use of Therapeutic Pool FORM (PDF)
An application form must be completed for people with developmental disabilities not supported by Ongwanada. Appointments are required, and capacity is limited. Below are three separate documents that need to be completed before an initial visit. Free parking is available.
Application for the use of Therapeutic Pool FORM (PDF)
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the pool hours?
The pool is open 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, excluding holidays.
Is there a fee for use of the pool?
No. The pool is a free resource for people with developmental disabilities.
How do I book an appointment to use the pool?
For more information or to book an appointment, contact 613-548-4417 ext 1124. The pool is available to be booked between 11:15am-1:00pm.
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Ongwanada Resource Centre
191 Portsmouth Avenue
Kingston, Ontario K7M 8A6
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Hours of operation: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Monday-Friday
Phone: 613-548-4417
Fax: 613-548-8135
Pharmacy Phone: 613-548-4417 ext. 1126/1128
Pharmacy Fax: 613-548-1563
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Charitable Business Number: 107796393RR0001
Registered Name: Ongwanada Developmental Services
File No: OP-24-243
Date Posted: November 12, 2024
Closing Date: Until Filled
Position: Temporary Full Time Transitional Aged Youth Services Worker - Multiple Positions
Location: Cassidy Transition Aged Youth Home
Date of Vacancy: Up to One Year
Hours of Work: 80 hours per pay minimum guarantee
Wage: Hourly: Start - $30.80 6 Months - $31.36 One Year - $31.80
POSITION: To provide short-term transitional community living support to transitional age youth as part of an interagency/community based team for individuals with a developmental disability/mental health diagnosis. Working as a primary transition aged youth services worker for specific persons served. Provide short-term transitional emergency bed residential support for up to two individuals at one time.
DUTIES:
- Teaching and supporting individualized life skills development including self-care, grocery shopping, daily living tasks, communications, budgeting, community living, job coaching, socialization/living with others and accessing community services, guided by evidence based assessment and youth needs;
- Developing goals with the youth supported through weekly independent living skills activities aligned with youth’s identified discharge goals;
- Developing, implementing and evaluating teaching/training opportunities to enhance youth skill development;
- Completing ongoing data collection, recording and analysis as it relates to such factors as, skill acquisition, required medical supports, behaviour etc;
- Monitoring changes in a person served conditions, taking appropriate action and engaging the Supervisor-Clinical Homes and/or appropriate professional i.e. nurse, physician, psychiatrist, psychologist as required;
- Transcribing physicians’ orders and monitoring, preparing and administering medication as prescribed;
- Encouraging choice and supporting persons served to be active in their community in an inclusive, nurturing and healthy lifestyle manner;
- Participation in regular multi-agency meetings to plan and review the progress of each person served based on observable and measurable outcomes;
- Performs organizational and administrative duties and other general duties as assigned
For the complete position description, please contact Human Resources through careers@ongwanada.com
QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:
- Graduate of a Youth Worker, Developmental Service Worker (DSW), Behavioural Science Technologist (B.S.T) or B.A. Psychology or a Registered Nurse (R.N) or another acceptable post-secondary program;
- Incumbent must have successfully completed/maintain Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training, and any other course deemed appropriate by Ongwanada;
- Current CPR/First Aid certification;
- Incumbent must have successfully completed a Pharmacology course deemed acceptable to Ongwanada and maintain medication training in keeping with Ongwanada policies;
- Valid G Driving License with full driving privileges;
- Experience working with dual diagnosis individuals as well youth is an asset;
- Experience working in an environment which supports a bio-psycho-social approach, and harm-reduction, would be an asset.
Please submit a Cover Letter and Resume quoting file number to:
Human Resources Specialist
Ongwanada
191 Portsmouth Avenue
Kingston, ON K7M 8A6
Fax (613) 548-8135 Email: careers@ongwanada.com
Please note consideration will be given to internal bargaining unit members before proceeding with external applicants.
