Occupational Therapist Assistant (OTA)
- Aurora, ON, Canada
Part-time
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Key Responsibilities
- Implement individualized OT treatment plans under the direction and supervision of an Occupational Therapist.
- Prepare and adapt engaging, developmentally appropriate therapeutic activities, teaching materials, and visual supports.
- Support children's development in motor skills, sensory processing, self-regulation, play, social participation, and activities of daily living.
- Provide coaching and modeling to parents and caregivers, as directed by the OT, to support carryover at home.
- Assist children and families with the appropriate use of therapeutic equipment, adaptive tools, and assistive devices
- Observe, document, and track children's participation, performance, and progress toward individualized goals
- Communicate significant changes, concerns, or observations promptly to the supervising OT.
- Collaborate with OTs, Behaviour Analysts, Behaviour Therapists, SLPs, and other professionals to support coordinated care
- Participate in team meetings, case discussions, and supervision sessions as required.
Qualifications
- Completion of an Occupational Therapist Assistant/Physiotherapist Assistant (OTA/PTA) diploma from an accredited post-secondary institution.
- A minimum of two years of experience working with children with autism spectrum disorder, developmental delays, developmental disabilities, or complex support needs.
- Experience supporting children and collaborating with their parents, caregivers, and families.
- Knowledge of child development, autism, developmental disabilities, sensory processing, motor development, self-regulation, and functional skill development.
- Experience working within an interdisciplinary, family-centred service model is preferred.
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Responsibilities
Implement occupational therapy treatment plans under an Occupational Therapist’s supervision, supporting children’s motor, sensory, self-regulation, play, social participation, and daily living skills. Prepare therapeutic activities and materials, coach families as directed, document progress, communicate observations, and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team.
Requirements
Requires an accredited Occupational Therapist Assistant/Physiotherapist Assistant diploma and at least two years of experience supporting children with autism, developmental delays or disabilities, or complex support needs. Candidates should understand child development and related functional skills, have experience working with families, and preferably have experience in an interdisciplinary, family-centred service model.
Skills
- Occupational Therapy
- Individualized Treatment Plans
- Child Development
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Developmental Disabilities
- Sensory Processing
- Motor Development
- Self-Regulation
- Activities Of Daily Living
- Therapeutic Activities
- Parent And Caregiver Coaching
- Adaptive Tools And Assistive Devices
- Progress Documentation
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Family-Centred Care
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- Healthcare
- Education
- Social Services
Keywords
- Occupational Therapist Assistant
- Physiotherapist Assistant
- OTA/PTA Diploma
- Occupational Therapy
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Developmental Delays
- Developmental Disabilities
- Complex Support Needs
- Child Development
- Sensory Processing
- Motor Development
- Self-Regulation
- Functional Skill Development
- Activities Of Daily Living
- Individualized Treatment Plans
- Therapeutic Activities
- Visual Supports
- Parent And Caregiver Coaching
- Adaptive Tools
- Assistive Devices
- Progress Tracking
- Interdisciplinary Care
- Family-Centred Service Model
- Behaviour Analysis
- Speech-Language Pathology