Posted 6 days ago
Occupational Therapist Assistant (OTA)
@ JOY AND GROW THERAPY
Aurora, Ontario
Overview
JOY AND GROW THERAPY is hiring a part-time Occupational Therapist Assistant to implement individualized OT treatment plans for children under an Occupational Therapist's supervision. The work covers motor, sensory, self-regulation and daily living skills, plus coaching parents and documenting progress. The posting requires an OTA/PTA diploma and two years of experience with children with developmental needs.
Responsibilities:
- Implement individualized OT treatment plans under OT supervision
- Prepare therapeutic activities and visual supports
- Support children's motor, sensory and daily living skills
- Coach parents and caregivers for home carryover
- Document and track children's progress
Requirements summary:
- OTA/PTA diploma from an accredited institution
- Two years' experience with children with autism or developmental delays
- Experience collaborating with families
- Knowledge of child development and sensory processing
- Interdisciplinary, family-centred experience preferred
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-04
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-10
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-10
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Allied health |
| Experience | 2+ years |
| Travel | air: none |
| Work setting | Client sites |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer low |
| Education | College diploma (required) |
| Fields of study | Occupational Therapist Assistant, Physiotherapist Assistant |
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JOY AND GROW THERAPY
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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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