Occupational Therapy Assistant

2 months ago


Thornhill, Canada Kayla's Children Centre Full time

Kayla's Children Centre provides education, therapy, recreational and respite services for children with a wide variety of special needs within a Jewish cultural setting.

We are looking for a passionate, creative Occupational Therapy Assistant with a strong **aquatic background** to join our hydrotherapy team. Our hydrotherapy pool offers a variety of therapies to the community and school, including; physiotherapy, occupational therapy, swimming lessons and well as organized recreational groups.

Graduate of a recognized OTA program.

**Experience**:
At least 1 year experience working with children with special needs.
- Knowledge of developmental disorders in infants and children.
- Knowledge of a variety of treatment intervention models.
- Experience with equipment provision, augmentative communication.
- Background in aquatics
- Must be a proficient deep end swimmer

Competencies:

- Must possess sound judgment, tact, initiative, and flexibility in adapting to a variety of intervention settings under significant workload expectations.
- Excellent organization and interpersonal skills. Ability to communicate effectively with families and professionals is essential.

**Responsibilities**:

- Prepare, organize and conduct individual and group aquatic therapeutic activities with assigned clients/students under the direction of a registered Occupational Therapist and Aquatic Manager.
- Assists OTs with aquatic treatment programs/groups.
- Maintains accurate and complete client records, statistics and other data as required by the aquatic program policies and procedures.

**Job Types**: Permanent, part time

**Salary**: $24.00-$30.00 per hour based on experience and qualifications

Schedule:

- 3+ hour shift
- Tuesdays 2:30-6:30
- Wednesdays 2:30-6:30
- Sundays 9:30 - 12:30

Work Location: In person/hydrotherapy pool

**Job Types**: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: $24.00-$30.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- RRSP match

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2024-10-15



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