Occupational Therapy Assistant - Abbotsford, BC

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 as an Occupational Therapy Assistant is to execute intervention plans developed and supervised by a Registered Occupational Therapist for clients in the 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.

Work Schedule: Monday - Saturday, 9 am - 7 pm.

Take an inside look at what you will do each day:

1. Communication with family/client and supervisor on session progress.
2. Implementation of treatment plans based on best practices.
3. Prepares teaching materials and organizes the teaching environment.
4. Responsible for creating a positive and engaging environment for the client.
5. Responsible for maintaining the well-being and safety of the client while under their care.
6. 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:

1. Post-secondary coursework in Occupational Therapy.
2. Legally authorized to work in Canada.
3. Minimum 1 year of experience working as an OTA.
4. Current Standard CPR and First Aid Certificate.

What can Monarch House offer you?

We are proud of our friendly environment, supportive leadership, and knowledgeable team members who make it all possible. That is why we do everything we can to show our appreciation.

1. Competitive compensation that increases with your skillset.
2. Supervision hours for aspiring and provisionally registered clinicians.
3. Access to mentorship, premium resources, and subscriptions for professional growth and development.
4. Comprehensive health benefits for you and your family (if eligible).
5. Flexible work options: choose from 3-day, 4-day, or 5-day work week (for clinicians only).
6. Create a hybrid working setup in any of our locations across Canada (for clinicians only).
7. Join our annual Best Practice Day for learning and reflection with our national community of clinicians.
8. Enjoy Paid Time Off and Personal Paid Days.
9. Exclusive unlimited employee discounts (e.g. hotels, cinema tickets, Apple products, and more).
10. Mileage covered (for staff 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 field’s 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.