Osstf - Occupational Therapy/physical Therapy Assistant - 1 Temporary Full-time Position

YORK CATHOLIC DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD
Occupational Therapy/Physical Therapy Assistant
OSSTF-PSSP 1 - $30.58 to $47.08 (hourly rate)
(1) Temporary Full-Time Position (1.0 FTE)
Effective February 3, 2025 to June 13, 2025
Under the direction of the Manager of Occupational and Physical Therapy Services, the Occupational Therapy/Physical Therapy Assistant (OTA/PTA) would be responsible for the following: assisting therapists to provide effective support to school teams for students to participate in school programming and maintaining the Occupational Therapy/Physical Therapy (OTPT) loan equipment and department resources in good working order;
**Major Responsibilities may include**:
Assist with the determination of accessibility needs and use of equipment in alternative settings for school programming (school trips, arts camp, work placements, etc).
Prepare materials/resources to outline Occupational Therapy/Physical Therapy recommendations for school teams or work settings e.g., photographs, videos, visuals to demonstrate appropriate positioning.
Provide follow up visits to train school staff in routine physical management techniques as requested and supervised by a therapist in Occupational and Physical Therapy Services.
Assist with identifying equipment best suited to student’s needs, at the request of therapists in Occupational and Physical Therapy Services.
Provide instruction of school and/or community staff regarding safe use of loaned equipment
Visit York Region based community locations to determine physical barriers and evaluate accessibility prior to student or class use of the site and support schools to plan outings to accommodate students with mobility devices.
Perform therapy related administrative duties (e.g. photocopying, material organizing, filing) to track and maintain consumable therapy supplies (e.g. test protocols) and professional resources e.g., SharePoint, library.
Demonstrate accountability for professional practice standards and in accordance with established Board policies and procedures.
Handle OTPT equipment loan inventory and maintain an asset management database.
Inspect the safety of OTPT equipment prior to loan/use, make simple repairs, and arrange for repairs, as needed.
Monitor selected SEA equipment re-assignments (e.g. standers, change tables) and support Occupational and Physical Therapy Services staff members with ongoing lending and return of equipment for SEA trial purposes.
Organize, maintain and clean OT/PT equipment and storage areas.
Schedule and attend equipment inspection of OTPT loan equipment.
Assist school administrators with problem-solving when school-based equipment that lifts students is tagged for repair.
Obtain appropriate equipment and supplies for Occupational Therapy/Physical Therapy Services, in collaboration with Purchasing Services.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Manager of Occupational and Physical Therapy Services.
**Program Specific Provision and Responsibilities**:
Work Experience Team
**Under the guidance of an Occupational Therapist**:
Engage with Work Experience Team members (e.g., Cooperative Education Teacher, Itinerant Work Experience Teacher) in order to support students in preparing for job readiness and developing occupational performance skills;
Prepare and support students for job readiness by practicing skills and activities in the classroom, school and workplace/community placement on a learning continuum; and
Provide travel training (including York Region Transit, pedestrian skills) to students to ensure safe transportation practices to and from work sites.
**Qualifications and Experience**:
Graduate of a recognized 2 year Occupational Therapy Assistant or Physiotherapy Assistant program, or other equivalent program.
Minimum six months related experience.
Is in good physical condition to be able to handle moving large equipment, e.g. standers, change tables.
good working knowledge of computers and Board approved/implemented software is required.
Proficient verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills are required. Must possess a valid Ontario Driver’s License and have access to own transportation.
We appreciate your interest in the York Catholic District School Board, however, only applicants selected to continue to the interview process will be contacted by Human Resources.
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