Job Information
Central Florida Communities, Inc. Therapy Technician/Therapy Assistant in Fort Myers, Florida
About the Company:
Sandy Park Development Center provides support for persons with developmental and intellectual disabilities by enhancing their quality of life. We do this through community involvement and participation as well as enrichment opportunities throughout their life. As a member of our staff, you will be a part of one of these living centers and provide vital around the clock care, which includes nursing and medical oversight, to our residents.
Facility Name and Address:
Sandy Park Development Center
2975 Garden Street
North Fort Myers - 33917
Purpose:
This position directly supports individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. For purposes of effective range of motion, ambulation and oral motor programs for assigned clients.
Essential Duties:
Implement range of motion, ambulation and oral motor programs.
Perform clerical/organizational duties.
Complete inventory checks at each location to include mealtime adaptive equipment, oral motor equipment, physical therapy equipment and other items as assigned.
Distribute adaptive equipment to each location accordingly based on needs.
Assist PT with inspection of therapeutic equipment which may include but is not limited to wheelchairs, shower chairs, and other positioning equipment.
Monitor and assist with mealtimes at each location as per schedule established. Monitor in-service records for individuals who are high risk for aspiration during mealtimes to ensure that all staff have received the required amount of training.
Maintain safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations, adhering to infection-control policies and protocols when working directly with the clients.
Will assist with Transportation of all clients to and from the hospital, appointments and the Community Center as needed.
Required Qualification:
Associates degree preferred or minimum 2 years of experience in the field of Developmental Disabilities.
Must be 18 years of age or older.
Preferred Qualifications:
6 months experience preferred working with Intellectual/Developmental Disability populations.
Salary/Hourly Rate:
$19.50 per hour
Working Conditions:
Frequent bending and standing
Ability to stretch, push pull, kneel, reach, twist, walk
Ability to lift unassisted a least thirty five (35) lbs.
Required Materials:
Resume
3 Personal Reference
Drug Free Workplace
Background Checks:
A criminal history background check and sex offender registry check will be required for the finalist under consideration for this position.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
DSI Management, LLC and all supported companies, as an equal opportunity employer , complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination. The company is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, disability, religion, or veteran status.
Employment Eligibility Verification:
If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents) to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment with the company.
E-Verify:
DSI Management, LLC and all supported companies use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:
E-Verify Poster (https://e-verify.uscis.gov/web/media/resourcesContents/E-Verify_Participation_Poster_ES.pdf) [PDF]
Right To Work Poster [PDF]