Join Our Pediatric Occupational Therapy Team
We’re looking for a caring, energetic Occupational Therapy Assistant to join our team at our clinics in Burnaby and Richmond, serving families across Metro Vancouver. If you love working with kids and want to help them build confidence, independence and everyday skills, we’d love to hear from you.
At Little Buddies, our Occupational Therapists use play-based, neuro-affirming approaches like DIR/Floortime® and Sensory Integration to support children and youth with developmental differences. As an OTA, you’ll help bring those therapy plans to life, one session at a time.
About the Occupational Therapy Assistant Role
As a Pediatric Occupational Therapy Assistant, you’ll work directly with children 1:1 and in small groups, carrying out the intervention plans created by our Occupational Therapists. You’ll work under the supervision of the treating OT, in the clinic, in the community or virtually.
You’ll be part of a collaborative team of OTs, OTAs, Speech-Language Pathologists and volunteers. Along with therapy sessions, you’ll help prepare materials for each child’s program and keep our clinic spaces safe, clean and ready to play.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide 1:1 and group-based therapy under the supervision of the treating Occupational Therapist, in the clinic, in the community or virtually
- Create materials for children’s therapy programs, like visuals to guide home exercises or adaptations that make a device easier to use
- Keep accurate documentation, including progress notes, in line with regulatory standards and best practices
- Work with the OTA team, volunteers and support staff to keep clinic materials clean and organized
- Complete regular maintenance checks on clinic equipment and supplies, and make repairs when needed
Qualifications
- A Therapy or Rehabilitation Assistant diploma or certificate (such as an OTA/PTA diploma), or relevant training and experience
- Experience using therapeutic techniques, assistive devices and adaptive strategies
- The ability to keep detailed client records that follow the ethical and legal standards of practice set by the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills for working with children, families and our team
- A high level of fluency in spoken and written English
- A current Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Check, updated every five years
Your Working Environment
This is a hands-on, physically active role working with children aged 1 to 19 with a range of developmental needs. The role involves:
- Delivering five to six 45-minute sessions a day, often moving quickly with clients
- Standing, bending and lifting 20 to 30 lbs several times an hour
- Responding quickly and safely when a child needs physical support
- Supporting children with developmental disabilities and histories of trauma with patience, care and emotional resilience
Ready to Apply?
If you’re a therapy or rehab assistant who’s passionate about helping kids thrive, we’d love to meet you. We offer full-time, part-time and contract positions at both our Burnaby and Richmond clinics.