Occupational Therapy Assistant

Pop-Up Therapy Pty Ltd; Brisbane; In loco; AUD 52.000 - 75.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Regular supervision

Flexible hours

Kilometre reimbursement

Collaborative team environment

Descrizione del lavoro

Pop-Up Therapy Pty Ltd is seeking a warm, reliable Occupational Therapy Assistant to join our paediatric team. You will work under supervising OTs, delivering individual therapy sessions and implementing programs across homes, schools and communities.

We value a strengths-based, neurodiversity-affirming approach and supporting children to build skills, confidence and participation in activities that matter to them. Bring strong communication and organisational skills to our collaborative team.

Competenze

• Experience working with children and/or people with disability.
• Warm, engaging and confident building relationships with children and families.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Able to work independently while part of a supportive team.

Mansioni

• Delivering individual therapy sessions and implementing programs developed by the supervising OT.
• Support children to practice daily living, motor and sensory skills; social participation.
• Build positive relationships with children, families and settings.
• Support families to implement home programs and strategies as directed by the OT.
• Prepare therapy activities, equipment and resources.
• Complete session notes and communicate progress to the supervising OT.
• Travel to homes, schools and community locations for appointments.

Conoscenze

Child-focused

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Independent yet collaborative

Formazione

Certificate III or IV in Allied Health Assistance

Individual Support (Disability)

Bachelor of Occupational Therapy

Related qualification

Descrizione del lavoro

Pop-Up Therapy is looking for a warm, reliable and enthusiastic Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) to join our team.

We are a paediatric occupational therapy service supporting children and young people across their everyday environments, including homes, schools and the community. Our approach is strengths-based, neurodiversity-affirming and focused on helping children build skills, confidence and participation in the things that matter to them.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working with children and families and would like to develop their skills within a supportive paediatric OT team.

About the Role:

• Working under the supervision and delegation of our Occupational Therapists, you will support children and young people to work towards their therapy goals.
• Your role will include:
• Delivering individual therapy sessions and implementing programs developed by the supervising OT
• Supporting children to practise skills relating to daily living, fine and gross motor development, sensory processing and social participation
• Building positive relationships with children, young people and their families
• Supporting families to implement strategies and home programs as directed by the OT
• Preparing therapy activities, equipment and resources
• Completing session notes and communicating relevant observations and progress to the supervising OT
• Travelling to homes, schools and community locations for appointments

About you:

• We would love to hear from you if you:
• Have completed, or are currently completing, a Certificate III or IV in Allied Health Assistance, Individual Support (Disability), Bachelor of Occupational Therapy or a related qualification
• Have experience working with children and/or people with disability
• Are warm, engaging and confident building relationships with children and families
• Have strong communication and organisational skills
• Are comfortable working independently while being part of a supportive team
• Hold a current Queensland driver\'s licence and have access to a reliable vehicle with comprehensive insurance
• Hold, or are able to obtain prior to commencement, a current Blue Card and NDIS Worker Screening clearance.

Requirements:

• Current unrestricted Queensland driver\'s licence
• Satisfactory reference check.

Why join Pop-Up Therapy?

You\'ll be joining a small and supportive team where you will work closely with experienced paediatric Occupational Therapists.

We offer:

• Regular supervision and support from Occupational Therapists
• Flexible hours
• A varied paediatric caseload
• Opportunities to develop your skills and experience in paediatric therapy
• Work across children\'s natural environments rather than being based in one location
• Kilometre reimbursement for work-related travel
• A friendly, collaborative and neurodiversity-affirming team environment