Occupational Therapy Assistant - Mississauga ON

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

Job summary

Monarch House is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant to support children and youth with autism and developmental delays. The role involves implementing intervention plans, working in a dynamic team, and ensuring a positive client experience. Competitive compensation and opportunities for professional growth are offered in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive compensation that increases with your skillset

Access to mentorship and professional development resources

Comprehensive health benefits for you and your family

Flexible work options: choose from 3-day, 4-day, or 5-day work week

Paid Time Off and Personal Paid Days

Mileage covered for travel

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience working as an OTA.
• Current Standard CPR and First Aid Certificate.
• Possess a valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Implement interventions for children and youth with autism spectrum disorder.
• Communicate with family/client and supervisor on session progress.
• Prepare teaching materials and organize teaching environment.

Skills

Communication

Engagement

Data Tracking

Education

Post-secondary course work in Occupational Therapy

Job description

As anOccupational 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 - Friday 8:45AM - 6:45PM (based on client needs)

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

• Minimum 1 year of experience working as an OTA
• Post-secondary course work in Occupational Therapy
• Current Standard CPR and First Aid Certificate
• Available for hourly shifts that can build to full time
• Available at the above times (but may not be scheduled for all)
• 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 – and support and guidance whenever you need it.

• Competitive compensation that increases with your skillset
• 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)
• Create a hybrid working setup in any of our locations across Canada (for clinicians only)
• Join our annual Best Practice Day for learning and reflection with our national community of clinicians
• Enjoy Paid Time Off and Personal Paid Days
• 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:

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