Pediatric Therapy Aide Clinic Support Technician

UNLOCKING POTENTIAL PC; Old Bridge (NJ); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Training & development

Wellness resources

Job summary

Unlocking Potential is a holistic pediatric occupational therapy practice in Old Bridge, NJ, focused on oral function, feeding, sensory regulation, and whole-child care. We seek a team-oriented aide to support therapists and keep the clinic welcoming, safe, and organized for every child and family.

The role is part-time and in-person, with duties including room preparation, session support, materials management, and basic administrative tasks.

Qualifications

• Comfortable working with children of different ages and abilities.
• Respectful of all forms of communication; child’s speech does not determine understanding.
• Patient, calm, compassionate, dependable, emotionally regulated.
• Able to follow therapists’ directions and accept feedback professionally.
• Comfortable participating in active, play-based sessions on the floor.
• Working knowledge of Google Drive, Microsoft Word/Excel, and iPads.
• Basic familiarity with Instagram.
• Current CPR/First Aid certification or ability to obtain prior to start.
• Able to complete a background check successfully.
• Reliable transportation to the Old Bridge location; able to run local errands.
• Dependable, punctual, consistent attendance.
• Maintain professional boundaries and patient confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Prepare treatment rooms, toys, equipment, and materials before sessions.
• Reset, clean, and sanitize treatment spaces and equipment between patients.
• Assist therapists during sessions as directed.
• Help children transition safely and comfortably in and out of treatment sessions.
• Engage with children through play and supportive interaction per therapist direction.
• Organize therapy supplies and notify the team when restocking is needed.
• Complete basic administrative, organizational, and data-entry tasks.
• Use Google Drive, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and an iPad for tasks.
• Assist with basic practice-approved Instagram and social media tasks.
• Protect patient confidentiality and follow clinic privacy/safety policies.
• Help maintain a clean, welcoming clinic environment.

Skills

Comfortable with children

Patience and empathy

Team collaboration

Follow therapists’ directions

Basic computer skills

Reliable transportation

CPR/First Aid certified

Background check ready

Job description

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Training & development
• Wellness resources

About Our Practice

Unlocking Potential is a holistic pediatric occupational therapy practice specializing in oral function, feeding, sensory regulation, primitive reflex integration, developmental needs, and whole-child care. Our team takes a neurodivergent-affirming, child-led, and relationship-centered approach. We believe children make meaningful progress when they feel safe, understood, and connected. We are looking for team members who share those values and genuinely enjoy supporting children and families.

About the Position

The Pediatric Therapy Aide/Clinic Support Technician assists our therapists during the workday and helps keep the clinic organized, welcoming, and ready for each child. This is a supportive role. The aide will work under the direction of licensed therapy professionals and will not independently provide skilled therapy services.

Responsibilities

• Prepare treatment rooms, toys, equipment, and materials before sessions
• Reset, clean, and sanitize treatment spaces and equipment between patients
• Assist therapists during sessions as directed
• Help children transition safely and comfortably in and out of treatment sessions
• Engage with children through play and supportive interaction while following the therapist’s direction
• Organize therapy supplies and notify the team when materials need to be restocked
• Complete basic administrative, organizational, and data-entry tasks
• Use Google Drive, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and an iPad for assigned tasks
• Assist with basic, practice-approved Instagram and social media tasks
• Protect patient confidentiality and follow all clinic privacy and safety policies
• Help maintain a clean, supportive, and welcoming clinic environment

Required Qualifications

• Comfortable working closely with children of different ages and abilities, including nonspeaking children
• Respectful of all forms of communication and able to recognize that a child’s ability to speak does not determine their ability to understand
• Patient, calm, compassionate, dependable, and emotionally regulated
• Able to follow therapists’ directions and accept feedback professionally
• Comfortable participating in active, play-based sessions, including sitting and moving on the floor
• Working knowledge of Google Drive, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and iPads
• Basic familiarity with Instagram
• Current CPR/ First Aid certification (or ability to obtain prior to start)
• Able to successfully complete a background check
• Reliable transportation to our Old Bridge location. Able to use vehicle to run local errands as needed
• Dependable, punctual, and able to maintain consistent attendance
• Able to maintain professional boundaries and strict patient confidentiality
• Experience with children, individuals with disabilities, or healthcare settings is preferred but not required. This position may be a good fit for a college student or graduate interested in occupational therapy, speech-language pathology, physical therapy, psychology, education, child development, or another pediatric healthcare field.

Our Ideal Team Member

The right person for our practice understands that behavior is communication. They are curious rather than judgmental, willing to meet children where they are, and comfortable supporting children with sensory differences, communication differences, emotional regulation needs, and complex developmental or medical histories.

We value team members who are flexible, proactive, warm, trustworthy, and willing to learn. Because our practice is highly collaborative, candidates must be comfortable communicating openly and working closely with therapists, children, and families.

Schedule

This is a part-time, in-person position (Monday through Friday)

The clinic’s total scheduling window ranges from approximately 9:45 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., depending on the day. Employees will not necessarily work that entire time. Days and shifts will be divided among the two or three individuals hired based on clinic needs, patient scheduling, and employee availability.