Occupational Therapist

Job summary

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.

Job details

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

What you’ll do

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.

Benefits

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

Listed skills

• Mentorship · Preferred
• record keeping · Preferred
• case management · Preferred
• Communication Skills · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• 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
• Special Needs Children
• Growth Mindedness
• Strong Work Ethic
• Working With Children
• Physical Therapy
• Autism Spectrum Disorders
• Communication
• Computer Literacy
• Developmental Disabilities
• Disabilities
• Occupational Therapy
• Scheduling
• Collaboration
• Goal-Oriented

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Education
• Social Services
• Occupational Therapist
• Health Professionals Not Elsewhere Classified
• Occupational Therapists

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