Occupational Therapist Assistant

Kayla's Children Centre; Vaughan; On-site; CAD 62,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health and dental coverage

Life insurance

RRSP matching program

Job summary

Kayla’s Children Centre in Vaughan, Ontario, is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) to support school, clinic, and camp programs. This full-time role offers a collaborative, interdisciplinary environment working with diverse children and families.

As an OTA, you will assist with individual and group therapy under a Registered OT, support programming in classrooms and hydrotherapy pools, maintain documentation and equipment, and help ensure high standards of sanitation and safety.

Qualifications

• Graduate from a certified OTA program preferred.
• Minimum 1 year of experience with children with special needs.
• Knowledge of developmental disorders in children.
• Familiarity with developmental and therapeutic intervention approaches.
• Experience in an interdisciplinary, family-centred environment.
• Experience in school or pediatric therapy setting is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, organize, and implement OT activities under supervision of a Registered OT.
• Assist with individual treatment sessions and therapeutic groups.
• Support OT programming in classroom and school environments.
• Assist with hydrotherapy pool activities as required.
• Carry out and reinforce OT treatment plans across settings.
• Maintain accurate client documentation and records.
• Maintain OT equipment and treatment areas.
• Ensure sanitization and cleaning per department policies.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to support outcomes for children and families.

Skills

Child interaction

Team collaboration

Time management

Communication

Developmental knowledge

Education

OTA program

Job description

Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA)

We are seeking a passionate, creative, and enthusiastic Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) to join our team and support our school, therapy clinic, and camp programs.

Kayla’s Children Centre provides a comprehensive range of therapeutic services to children and families in our school and community, including occupational therapy, physiotherapy, speech and language therapy, music therapy, and therapeutic pool programming. This full-time position offers a unique opportunity to work with a diverse range of children in both school and clinical settings, as part of a collaborative, interdisciplinary team.

Experience & Qualifications

• Graduate from a certified OTA program preferred.
• Minimum 1 year of experience working with children with special needs.
• Knowledge of developmental disorders and disabilities in infants and children.
• Familiarity with developmental and therapeutic intervention approaches.
• Experience working in an interdisciplinary, family-centred environment.
• Experience working in a school or pediatric therapy setting is an asset.

Key Competencies

• Sound judgment, initiative, tact, and flexibility.
• Ability to adapt to a variety of clinical and classroom environments.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively and respectfully with children, families, educators, therapists, and other professionals.
• Ability to work independently while also contributing positively to a collaborative team.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, organize, and implement individual and group therapeutic activities under the direction and supervision of a Registered Occupational Therapist.
• Assist Registered OTs with individual treatment sessions and therapeutic groups.
• Support OT programming within the classroom and other school environments.
• Assist with therapeutic activities conducted in the hydrotherapy pool, as required.
• Carry out and reinforce OT treatment plans and strategies throughout the school and clinic environments.
• Maintain accurate and complete client documentation and records.
• Maintain OT equipment, supplies, and treatment areas.
• Ensure appropriate sanitization and cleaning standards are consistently maintained in accordance with department policies.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to support positive outcomes for children and families.

Schedule

Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Availability to work later afternoons, early evenings and/or Sundays is an asset.

Hourly Rate

$30-$35 per hour

Benefits

• Extended health and dental coverage
• Life insurance
• RRSP matching program

Why Join Our Team?

This is an excellent opportunity for an OTA who enjoys working with children, values collaboration, and is looking for a varied and rewarding role. Our OT department offers the opportunity to work across school, clinic, and camp environments, while collaborating closely with experienced therapists and other professional" s.