Occupational Therapy Assistant

Zohorecruit; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Zohorecruit is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant to support therapists across Alberta. Located in Edmonton (Central Bonnie Doon) with opportunities at multiple sites.

As an OTA, you will implement treatment plans, assist patients with therapeutic activities, document progress, maintain equipment, and educate patients and families on adaptive strategies. A OTA degree, national certification, and state licensure are required, along with strong communication and compassion.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree from an accredited OTA program.
• National certification and state licensure required.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Compassion and commitment to patient care.

Responsibilities

• Implement treatment plans designed by occupational therapists.
• Assist patients with therapeutic activities to improve daily living skills.
• Document patient progress and report observations to the supervising therapist.
• Maintain equipment and organize treatment areas.
• Educate patients and families on adaptive strategies and tools.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Compassion

Education

Associate degree in OTA

National certification and state licensure

Job description

Occupational Therapy Assistant

Edmonton (Central Bonnie Doon), Canada | Posted on 09/12/2025

OccupationalTherapy Assistants (OTAs) support occupational therapists in deliveringtherapeutic services to enhance patients’ daily living skills.

Location

Various locations across Alberta

Key Responsibilities

• Implement treatment plansdesigned by occupational therapists.


• Assist patients withtherapeutic activities to improve daily living skills.


• Document patient progressand report observations to the supervising therapist.


• Maintain equipment andorganize treatment areas.


• Educate patients and families on adaptivestrategies and tools.
  

Requirements

• Associate’s degree from anaccredited OTA program.


• National certification andstate licensure as an occupational therapy assistant.


• Strong communication andorganizational skills.


• Compassion and commitment to patient care.