Occupational Therapy Assistant - Mississauga

Monarch House; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Mentorship and professional growth

Health benefits

Flexible work options

Travel to multiple centers

Paid Time Off

Wellness Days

Employee discounts

Job summary

Monarch House is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant to implement interventions for children and youth with autism and developmental delays. You will work under a Registered Occupational Therapist, in a fast-paced, interdisciplinary setting with a strong client-centered approach.

The position is part-time, hourly, with a schedule that includes weekday evenings and weekends. Travel to homes and community settings is required, and a valid driver’s license is necessary to transport materials

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of OTA experience.
• Post-secondary coursework in Occupational Therapy.
• Current Standard CPR and First Aid Certificate.
• Willingness to travel for in-home/community sessions; weekend availability.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with family, client, and supervisor on session progress.
• Implement treatment plans based on best practices.
• Prepare teaching materials and organize teaching environment.
• Create a positive and engaging environment for the client.
• Maintain client well-being and safety while in care.
• Track client progress through data collection and graphing.
• Assist with personal care tasks as needed.

Skills

OTA experience

CPR First Aid

Driver's license

Travel to client sites

Education

Post-secondary OT coursework

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.

Please note that we do not offer LMIA or independent contractor setup

Employment setup: Part-time. Hourly.

Salary: $23-24/hr

Job setting: Clinic-based and community-based

Work schedule: Monday - Tuesday, between 4PM - 7PM Thursday - Saturday, between 9AM - 7PM

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
• Support clients with personal care tasks such as dressing, toileting, and eating

Here is what you will need to be successful

• Minimum 1 year of experience working as an OTA
• Post-secondary course work in Occupational Therapy
• Current Standard CPR and First Aid Certificate
• Currently hiring to build capacity for intake inquiries (i.e., slow schedule build)
• Experience delivering services in home and community
• Car or ability to travel into homes or community for sessions
• Willingness to travel for in-home/community sessions, including availability on weekends as needed.
• Possess a valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle for daily use
• Legally authorized to work in Canada

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 (for part-time and full-time staff)
• 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’ 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

At Monarch House, we are committed to fostering a workplace where everyone feels a true sense of belonging and is supported to fully participate as their whole selves. We recognize that each individual may have unique needs, and we are dedicated to providing reasonable adjustments and accommodations upon request for any interview, meeting, event, or training program. If there is anything we can do to support your full participation and engagement, we encourage you to let us know. Your experience, comfort, and ability to fully belong are important to us.

AI Use in Recruitment and Applicant Screening

We confirm that AI is not used to screen or evaluate applicants. While Monarch House encourages and supports the use of AI to streamline administrative tasks, we believe a human-centered focus on recruiting talented individuals is at the core of cultivating a work environment where everyone belongs. As such, all applications are reviewed by knowledgeable team members who understand the role and what success looks like in the position, to ensure fair and thorough hiring practices that consider individual knowledge, skills and abilities.