Registered Occupational Therapists

Role & Responsibilities:

  • Supporting children and their families to gain independence and maximize their participation in meaningful and functional activities of daily living.

  • Evaluating a child and their family’s strengths, as well as needs, in critical developmental areas

  • Designing interventions to promote healthy development of skills needed for success with daily tasks.

  • Assessing, supporting, and providing strategies for the development of self-care skills.

  • Assessing, supporting, and providing strategies regarding sensory processing and regulation.

  • Providing support and strategies in the development of functional play skills and the promotion of social skills.

  • Development of fine motor skills.

  • Assessing and developing plans for difficulties related to feeding.

  • Providing support and strategies for community participation.

  • Carrying appropriate liability insurance as required.

Working Conditions

  • Work environment: family’s home, community, and/or online

Qualifications

  • Graduate degree in Occupational Therapy or equivalent

  • Registration with ACOT

  • Experience working with children on the autism spectrum and/or with other special needs.

  • Current clear criminal records check and child/youth intervention check

  • Alberta driver’s license/vehicle