Occupational Therapist Assistant

Career Junction; Oakville; On-site; CAD 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Casual dress

Company events

Dental care

Extended health care

Flexible schedule

Life insurance

On-site parking

Job summary

Guiding Light Autism Services INC. seeks a Pediatric Occupational Therapist Assistant for our Oakville clinic, with travel to Milton and Brampton.

You will work alongside registered OTs in an interdisciplinary team (ABA, Speech, OT) to assess and develop individualized service plans for children and youths with special needs. You will assist with therapy, progress ADLs, document outcomes, and collaborate with families and the team to support transitions between settings.

Qualifications

• OTA diploma from a recognized OTA/PTA program
• 2+ years of pediatric OT assistant experience (18 months to 18 years)
• Strong time management and problem-solving skills
• Excellent oral, written and non-verbal communication
• Ability to communicate and work successfully in an inter-professional team environment
• Demonstrate professional judgement and interpersonal skills
• Carrying out assigned tasks with minimal supervision

Responsibilities

• Prepare, organize, plan and provide individual and group therapy with assigned patients under the direction of a registered Occupational Therapist.
• Therapeutic activities may include strengthening, range of motion, ADL progress and function per treatment plan, gait training, balance training, exercise classes, and assistance to PT/OT during assessment/treatment.
• Progress ADLs and function as per treatment plan.
• Maintain accurate workload reporting and document via electronic documentation.
• Participate regularly in interprofessional care team, meetings and professional council sessions.
• Maintain communication with OTs regarding changes or concerns about kiddo's program and with the interprofessional team.
• Issue safe work practices; identify and report safety issues and take corrective action when possible.

Skills

Time management

Problem solving

Communication

Interprofessional teamwork

Professional judgement

Education

OTA/PTA diploma

DCS/DEC

Tools

Driving Licence

Job description

# Occupational Therapist AssistantOakville , ONEnd Post Date:Not AvailableJob Type:Term or contract Full timeWorkspace:Salary:Industry Type:Employer:On site$ 30.00 to $ 36.00 HOUR hourlyHealthcareGuiding Light Autism Services INCWork Hours:Not Available## About the CompanyNot Available## About the RoleGuiding Light Autism Services is seeking an enthusiastic individual to fill the position of Pediatric Occupational Therapist Assistant for our centres The individual will be based out of our Oakville clinic, however they will be required to travel to both our Milton and Brampton clinics. The Pediatric Occupational Therapist Assistant will work alongside a registered Occupational Therapists and play big role as part of an interdisciplinary team (ABA, Speech, Occupational Therapy) to provide a variety of services including assessment; development and monitoring of individualized service plans for children and youths with special needs; education for parents, community support; and assistance to families and clients to transition successfully from one setting to another. Reporting to the Head of Clinical Services and the registered Occupational Therapist. \\*RESPONSIBILITIES:\\* \\* Prepare, organize, plan and provide individual and group therapy with assigned patients under the direction of a registered Occupational Therapist. \\* Therepaeutic activities may include but are not limited to; strengthening, range of motion, progress ADL?s and function as per treatment plan, gait training, balance training, exercise classes, providing physical assistance to PT/OT during assessment/ treatment etc. \\* Progress ADLs and function, as per treatment plan \\* Maintain accurate workload reporting and document via electronic documentation. \\* Participate regularly in interprofessional care team, business and professional council meetings. \\* Maintain regular communication with OTs regarding any changes or concerns about kiddo?s program or their health status as well as ongoing communication with the interprofessional team. \\* Conduct work in a safe manner; prevention, identification and reporting of safety issues and problems; taking corrective action, where possible; attendance at safety meetings / training / updates in accordance with Guiding Light standards. \\*QUALIFICATIONS:\\* \\* OTA diploma from a recognized OTA/PTA program \\* At least 2 years working with an age range of kiddos (18 months to 18 years). \\* Well- developed skills in time management, problem solving skills required \\* Excellent oral, written and non-verbal communication skills required \\* Demonstrate understanding of compensatory and remediation principles \\* Ability to communicate and work successfully in an inter-professional team environment \\* Demonstrate professional judgement and interpersonal skills in dealing with kiddos, families and inter-professional team \\* Proven ability to be responsible for carrying out assigned tasks with minimal supervision Job Types: Full-time, Contract, Permanent Pay: $30.00-$36.00 per hour Benefits: \\* Casual dress \\* Company events \\* Dental care \\* Extended health care \\* Flexible schedule \\* Life insurance \\* On-site parking Application question(s): \\* Must have a car as successful candidate will have to travel between 3 centres. Education: \\* DCS / DEC (required) Experience: \\* Pediatrics OTA: 2 years (required) Licence/Certification: \\* Driving Licence (required) Location: \\* Oakville, ON (preferred) Willingness to travel: \\* 25% (required) Work Location: In person