Occupational Therapy Assistant

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: From $23-24/hr
Work setting: Center-based in Panorama Surrey
Work Schedule: (may not be scheduled for all) 

Wednesday at 12 noon - 2PM PST; 3PM - 4PM PST
Saturdays till 4PM PST
Weekday evening availability till 7:30PM PST (ideal) 

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.
• Legally authorized to work in Canada

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience working as an OTA
• 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' 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 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.