Pediatric Therapy Aide — Flexible Schedule & Growth

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

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.