Occupational Therapy Assistant, Port Coquitlam Bc

Monarch House is a child development centre providing seamless services to families impacted with Autism Spectrum Disorder and related developmental delays.

If you are passionate about helping children and youth communicate to the best of their ability and enhancing their relationships while maximizing their quality of life, this is your chance to work with an interdisciplinary team to reach your goals.

The health and safety of our staff is our #1 priority. As you care for others, Monarch House will care for you. Monarch House has safety measures in place to keep you, your family, and your clients safe. Our approach to virtual care incorporates the use of advanced, secure virtual technology, and a full-service client concierge, to deliver effective treatment where you can connect directly with your clients to assist in their care as well as facilitate consultations.

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**: Part-time, 10-15 hours/week (i.e. 1.5-2 hours/session)
**Salary**: From $23.00 per hour

**Schedule**:
Monday 9am-12pm
Tuesday: 1:30-6:30pm
Wednesday 1:30-6:30pm
Thursday: 1:30-6:30pm
Friday: 1:30-6:30pm
Saturdays 9am-4pm

**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.

**Preferred Qualifications**
- Minimum 1 year of experience working as an OTA
- Current Standard CPR and First Aid Certificate

**What Monarch House can offer to 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
- Extended health benefits package fully covered by Monarch House, if eligible
- Achieve work-life balance working in a city you love at any one of our 11 Canadian locations as well as virtual care options
- Exceptional thought leadership and mentorship
- Be part of a growing, diverse company
- Work in a supportive team environment, where you can grow professionally for continuous learning and skills development
- Autonomy to explore and reach your career goals including the opportunity to progress to management
- As you care for others, Monarch House will care for you by providing the Personal Protective Equipment (E.g., gloves, masks, eye protection), training and resources that you need to feel confident every day._ (For ABA Therapists/Behavior Interventionists)_
- We are committed to making a difference in people’s lives - and that starts with yours. You will enjoy a flexible schedule that allows you to achieve your goals at work and at home, with a balance of teamwork and independence. We have a team of Supervisors and motivated colleagues who are excited to meet and support you

**About **Monarch House**

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 Opp