OPS THERAPY AIDE I - 67965031
Requisition No:
300301
Agency:
Agency for Persons with Disabilities
Working Title:
OPS THERAPY AIDE I - 67965031
Position Number:
67965031
Salary:
$10.
00 Per Hour
Posting Closing Date:
06/08/2021
Agency for Persons with Disabilities - Sunland Center - OPS Therapy Aide I - Occupational Therapy/Physical Therapy
Salary:
$10.
00 Per Hour, Eight Hours a Day, Weekends Off Duty
Description
Assist in implementation of Occupational Therapy and/or Physical Therapy treatment plans designed and supervised by the therapists to enhance and/or maintain the functional abilities of clients.
Complete data sheets on each client for whom services are provided, daily.
Report any changes or concerns regarding a client or program to therapist.
Complete data sheets on a monthly basis and give to therapist for monthly comments.
Copy and file all paperwork in appropriate places.
Weekly, check all adaptive equipment (helmets, feeding equipment and splints) issued to clients by OT.
Check all orthotic devices and personal wheelchairs that have been ordered through PT.
Fill out appropriate reports and give to therapists by Monday morning.
Complete monthly tracking regarding therapy sessions held to be submitted to Special Communications for contract tracking.
Attend active treatment meetings if directed by therapist.
Assist with client treatment coverage if another aide is out.
Assist during breakfast and lunch with residents assigned by OT.
Assist with transporting residents, if needed.
Complete daily timesheets to be submitted to Special Communications.
Be responsible to lock up and otherwise secure the rehab department building at the end of the day.
Works with therapists to obtain quotes from various companies to help with the equipment purchases.
Fills out purchase requisitions using MyFloridaMarketplace.
Works with accounting and warehouse in the tracking of these requisitions.
Keeps a record of all purchase requisitions and tracks the process, following up, when necessary, to keep smooth and expedient flow.
Picks up items at warehouse.
Helps therapist, medical and houses with distribution of acquired items.
Other tasks that may be assigned include typing, copying, filing, phone calls, organizational activities, and other clerical duties.
Perform cleaning duties as indicated on the clean up schedule posted in the office.
Minimum Requirements
High school diploma or its equivalent.
One (1) year of professional experience with individuals with developmental/intellectual disabilities.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of the objectives and techniques used in rehabilitation, recreational, occupational, or physical therapy.
Ability to assist in or carry out therapy programs.
Ability to observe patients' progress and identify changes.
Ability to maintain records.
Ability to participate in planning and organizing therapy programs.
Ability to communicate effectively.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
BACKGROUND SCREENING REQUIREMENT:
It is the policy of the Florida Agency for Persons with Disabilities that applicants for employment undergo Level 2 employment screening in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 435, Florida Statutes, as a condition of employment or being permitted to serve as a volunteer.
No applicant for a designated position will be employed or permitted to volunteer until the Level 2 screening results are received, reviewed, and approved by the Agency.
Level 2 background screening shall include, but not be limited to, fingerprinting for Statewide criminal and juvenile records checks through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, and Federal criminal records checks through the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and may include local criminal records checks through local law enforcement agencies.
THIS POSITION REQUIRES A BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION INCLUDING FINGERPRINTING, PURSUANT TO S.
110.
1127(1), FLORIDA STATUTES.
WE HIRE ONLY U.
S.
CITIZENS AND THOSE LAWFULLY AUTHORIZED TO WORK IN THE U.
S.
APD PARTICIPATES IN THE U.
S.
GOVERNMENT S EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY VERIFICATION PROGRAM (E-VERIFY).
E-VERIFY IS A PROGRAM THAT ELECTRONICALLY CONFIRMS AN EMPLOYEE S ELIGIBILITY TO WORK IN THE UNITED STATES AFTER COMPLETION OF THE EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY VERIFICATION FORM (I-9).
ALL APPLICANTS SHOULD COMPLETE THE ON-LINE APPLICATION PROCESS.
IF ASSISTANCE IS NEEDED TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION, PLEASE CALL THE PEOPLE FIRST SERVICE CENTER AT 1-877-562-7287.
RESPONSES TO THE QUALIFYING QUESTIONS ARE REQUIRED TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION.
ANSWERS TO THE QUALIFYING QUESTIONS MUST BE VERIFIABLE BASED ON YOUR SUBMITTED APPLICATION.
The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.
Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735).
Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.
The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace.
All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.
0455, F.
S.
, Drug-Free Workplace Act.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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