Job description. We have a wed position part time in the day and evening times as well possible weekend shifts.

The person would work with children who have special needs and their families.

This is a driving position. You go to the family's home or community place.

We are needing a person available one weekday or/and after school time. Edmonton and area.

You need experience OTA and BTA with use of visuals, sensory regulation, behavioral management.

Guidance to ensure follow through of recommendations would be given by the Occupational Therapist, Speech Language Therapist, Phycologist (when appropriate).

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Please indicate when you are available for a phone call and then possible video interview.

Requirements:

- Reliable
- Extensive work experience and/or two year OTA/BTA diploma is needed.
- Know how to make and use visual schedules
- Understand strategies to work with children with sensory regulation needs and behaviors (heavy work, sensory play, proprioceptive input)
- Current clear criminal and vulnerability record check .
- Have a reliable vehicle and a valid drivers license. This is a requirement.
- Have references at least two work and/or school.
- Be very physically active and creative. Be willing to play in the snow,



play at the park summer and winter, go swimming if appropriate.
- Willing to learn and implement strategies in a fun and safe way
- Able to be proactive and with support set up developmentally appropriate games, crafts, cooking, toy play, and physical activities, ect.
- A calm disposition is needed.
- Be reliable and able to complete documentation for each visit. Training would be provided.
- You do need to have your own vehicle to be able to transport self to places. Having the ability to transport people would be an asset.
- Having experience working with children on the spectrum would be an asset.
- There is no cell phone for personal use during work hours, any use of profanity is prohibited, use of any rough or restraints is prohibited.
- Love working with people who are from a variety of cultures and using a play approach to help children learn and grow is a must.
- Great learning prospect.
- We are all team members and use a team-oriented approach that builds self efficacy

Call if you have read the job description and are good with driving. (phone hidden)

Pay: $25.00-$30.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

📌 Occupational Therapy Aid OTA or Behavioral Aid BTA (Edmonton)
🏢 A Link Therapy
📍 Edmonton