Occupational Therapist
- Vaughan, ON, Canada
Hourly rate: $50.00 - $85.00
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Job details
- Pay
- Hourly rate: $50.00 - $85.00
- Experience
- Minimum 5 years experience
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Kayla's Children Centre is a multi-disciplinary centre for children with special needs. Our mission is to provide high-quality, cutting-edge, educational, therapeutic, and recreational programs for infants, children and teens with special needs, and to assist their families by offering support and respite. The right candidate will have an organized and efficient work ethic and enjoy working as part of a goal-oriented and cohesive team in support of KCC's mission. We value individuals possessing a growth mindset. If you are interested in utilizing your skills in a truly rewarding and meaningful capacity, then this might be the place for you.
Occupational Therapist
We are looking for a passionate, creative Occupational Therapist for our therapy clinic and school program. Our Therapy Clinic offers a variety of therapies to the school and community, including; physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech, music, ABA as well as a therapeutic pool program. We are a growing organization and department. Our therapists can provide mentorship. This job is a unique opportunity to work with diverse clients in different school, clinical and respite settings all under one roof.
Requirements: • Baccalaureate or Master's degree in Occupational Therapy
- Minimum 5 years experience
- Current registration with COTO
- Experience working with children with diverse abilities including ASD, ADHD, developmental disabilities and physical disabilities.
- Ability to assess and treat sensory processing, motor skills, self-help and visual motor skills in children between 0 - 15.
- Good collaboration skills/communication skills to work in an inter-disciplinary team with education and therapy team.
- Manage a varied caseload and meets required timelines • Maintain complete and accurate records according to College guidelines
- Communications effectively in person and via writing and maintains professional relationships with students, family members and school staff
- Proficient computer skills for online scheduling and documentation
- Experience with Aquatics is an asset
Hourly rate: $50.00 - $85.00
Job Type: Full-time, Part-time Benefits: • Dental care • Extended health care • Life insurance • RRSP match
Schedule: Monday to Friday, weekends as needed Work Location: In person
More about this job
Responsibilities
The Occupational Therapist will assess and treat children with diverse abilities in clinical, school, and respite settings. They are responsible for managing a varied caseload, maintaining accurate records, and collaborating effectively within an inter-disciplinary team.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Baccalaureate or Master's degree in Occupational Therapy and possess at least 5 years of relevant experience. Current registration with COTO and experience working with children with diverse abilities such as ASD and ADHD are mandatory.
Skills
- Occupational therapy
- Pediatric therapy
- Sensory processing assessment
- Motor skills treatment
- Self-help skills training
- Visual motor skills
- Inter-disciplinary collaboration
- Case management
- Record keeping
- Communication skills
- Computer proficiency
- Aquatics
- Mentorship
Benefits
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- RRSP match
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Healthcare
- Education
- Social Services
Keywords
- Occupational Therapist
- Pediatrics
- Special Needs
- COTO
- Sensory Processing
- Motor Skills
- Self-help Skills
- Visual Motor Skills
- ASD
- ADHD
- Developmental Disabilities
- Physical Disabilities
- Inter-disciplinary Team
- Case Management
- Aquatics
- Therapy Clinic
- School Program
- Mentorship