- Mississauga East
- Mississauga West
Position title
Occupational Therapist Assistant - Pediatric/ In Peel/ full-time position
Description
At Developing Hands Pediatric and Family Services, we are committed to providing the highest quality of care to children and their families. Developing Hands has been servicing the community for over 14 years as leaders in providing Therapy to children and their families across Ontario. Our multidisciplinary team of exceptional Therapists are dedicated to fulfilling their passions for enhancing children’s functional performance and independence in everyday activities. We provide a holistic family centered approach for all services offered. At Developing Hands, we strive to offer a supportive and positive environment for service providers on the team.
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Occupational Therapy Assistant to join our team. As an Occupational Therapy Assistant at Developing Hands Pediatric Therapy, the successful candidate will be responsible for implementing treatment plans for infants, children and adolescents (ages 0-18) provided by an Occupational Therapist with a variety of diagnoses while adhering to the policies and procedures of the company. Services can be offered In-Home/Schools/Daycare (across the GTA), In-Clinic (two clinic locations in Mississauga) and or Virtually (all across Ontario).
Responsibilities
- Conducting client treatment plans provided by the Occupational Therapist.
- Implement therapeutic exercises and activities as prescribed by the Occupational Therapist.
- Provide hands-on therapy, monitor client progress, and document treatment outcomes.
- Maintains open communication with the Occupational Therapist, and the team regarding client and family concern.
- Collaborate effectively with the therapist and other professionals.
- Assist with maintaining client records and ensuring compliance with documentation requirements.
- Support clients and their families in understanding and adhering to the treatment plan.
Qualifications
- Completion of an accredited college program or equivalent for Occupational Therapy Assistant.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Compassion and patience when working with clients.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
Job Benefits
- An opportunity to work in a multidisciplinary team to provide a holistic therapeutic experience to children and families.
- Collaboration with other OTs on the team to study case scenarios, provide support and share resources.
- Highly supportive administrative and management team.
- Competitive and rewarding pay scale with constant opportunity to grow.
- Supportive orientation to the company, policies and procedures with COVID guidelines.
- Flexibility in workload and in work-life balance.
- Balanced caseload of in-home, in-clinic and virtual sessions based on therapist's schedule and client needs.
- Two physical locations (Clinic and Center) to meet team members and have an efficient schedule for back-to-back client visits.
- Opportunities to enhance clinical and non-clinical skills as a Service Provider.
- Opportunity to work in an environment with a code of ethics and conduct in line with college standards.
- Flexible schedule
- On-site parking
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Casual
Part-time hours: 15 per week
Salary: $28.00-$35.00 per hour
Beginning of employment
Immediate
Drivers License
Drivers license preferred
Contacts
Apply to this position by clicking on the Apply Now button, or send all inquiries and resumes to:
careers@developinghands.com
Hiring organization
Employment Type
Full-time, Part-time, Contractor
Industry
Healthcare
Job Location
22-3100 Ridgeway Drive, Mississauga, Ontario, L5L-5M5, Canada
Working Hours
Flexible hours
Base Salary
CAD$28.00-CAD$35.00 Per hour
Date posted
October 25, 2023
Valid through
March 31, 2024
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