Occupational Therapy Assistant - Leaside ON

Monarch House; Toronto; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Ontario is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) to implement intervention plans for children with autism and developmental delays. The OTA will collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, communicate with families, and create engaging environments for clients. Candidates should have relevant education, a valid driver's license, and pediatric experience. Flexible schedules are available, along with competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Flexible work options

Comprehensive health benefits

Mentorship and professional development

Paid Time Off and Wellness Days

Mileage coverage for travel

Qualifications

• Post-secondary coursework in Occupational Therapy.
• Valid driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle.
• Ability to work independently and in diverse environments.
• Experience working with children with autism or developmental delays.
• Previous experience as an OTA.

Responsibilities

• Implement treatment plans under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist.
• Communicate progress with families and supervisors.
• Create a positive and engaging environment for clients.
• Track client progress with data collection.

Skills

Communication

Independence

Pediatric experience with special needs children

Comfortable in home and school environments

Education

Post-secondary coursework in Occupational Therapy

Tools

CPR and First Aid Certification

Job description

As an Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) at Monarch House your primary responsibility is implementing interventions for children and youth with autism spectrum disorder or other developmental delays and/or motor delays. Your role of Occupational Therapy Assistant is to execute intervention plans developed and supervised by a Registered Occupational Therapist to clients in care of Monarch House. The Assistant will work within an interdisciplinary team while providing an engaging and positive client experience in a fast paced and frequently changing environment.

Job type

Clinic and community-based

Work schedule

Monday, Wednesday and Friday between 3PM to 7PM; Saturday between 10-12noon

Salary

$23-25/hour

Take an inside look at what you will do each day

• Communication with family/client and supervisor on session progress
• Implementation of treatment plans based on best practices.
• Prepares teaching materials and organizes teaching environment
• Responsible for creating a positive and engaging environment for the client
• Responsible for maintaining the well-being and safety of the client while under their care
• Responsible to track client progress through the collection of data and graphing while keeping clients engaged

Here is what you will need to be successful

• Post-secondary course work in Occupational Therapy.
• Both a valid driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle for daily use
• Can work independently
• Comfortable within-school-and in-home services
• Available on weekends, and afterschool time (after 4pm).
• Pediatric experience with children of special needs (Autism)
• Previous experience as OTA

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience working as an OTA/PTA
• Current Standard CPR and First Aid Certificate

What can Monarch House offer you

We are proud of our friendly environment, supportive leadership and the knowledgeable team members who make it all possible. That is why we do everything we can to show our appreciation. Our training, mentoring and education programs will provide you with opportunities for continued learning, support, and guidance whenever you need it.

• Competitive compensation
• Supervision hours for aspiring and provisionally registered clinicians
• Access to mentorship, premium resources, and subscriptions for professional growth and development
• Comprehensive health benefits for you and your family (if eligible)
• Flexible work options: choose from 3-day, 4-day, or 5-day work week (for clinicians only)
• Seamlessly move to different clinic locations across Ontario, Alberta, or British Columbia
• Join our annual Best Practice Day for learning and reflection with our national community of clinicians
• Enjoy Paid Time Off and Wellness Days (pro-rated for hourly staff)
• Exclusive unlimited employee discounts (e.g. hotels, cinema tickets, Apple products and more)
• Mileage covered (for float staff and clinicians travelling to multiple centers and/or the community)

Meet your Monarch House team

Established in 2009 in British Columbia as an interdisciplinary treatment centre for individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and their families, Monarch House has now expanded its geographic network and services to include the full range of services for individuals with academic, behaviour, communication, learning, motor, physical, speech, social and vocational needs.

Monarch House is a dynamic team of professionals providing challenging career opportunities and fulfilling roles in British Columbia, Alberta, and Ontario. Our professional staff work collaboratively and/or individually with each client and specifically tailor services to their needs. Our services can be provided in our centres, at clients’s homes and schools, in the community, and in specialized housing settings. Working with the fields’ thought leaders, we conduct our own research and are committed to continuous learning to provide the most effective treatments possible.

Monarch House is an Equal Opportunity Employer

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Your unique perspective is what makes us stronger.

We're a Future-Forward Organization

At Monarch we are committed to innovation and continuous improvement. As a future-focused team, we embrace technology and evolving tools to support our growth and success. We encourage the use of AI and other digital solutions to streamline work, enhance productivity, and stay ahead in a fast-moving landscape.

As such, we value candidates who are comfortable leveraging AI tools to organize their work, solve problems, and manage tasks efficiently. If you’re tech-savvy, adaptable, and excited by the possibilities of working smarter with emerging technologies, we’d love to hear from you.