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 setting
- 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