Therapy Attendant Job Lompoc area,California USA,Healthcare

Overview

County of Santa Barbara Health is looking for a skilled and compassionate individual with a desire to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children with special healthcare needs. We are accepting applications to fill one (1) Bilingual English/Spanish Therapy Attendant position for a Part-Time (0.75 FTE) vacancy on the California Children’s Services (CCS) team in Lompoc.

Note:

The schedule for these in-person positions is Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.

We are also accepting applications to establish an employment list for future Full-Time, Part-Time, Extra Help and 1414 vacancies for Therapy Attendant in Lompoc, Santa Barbara and Santa Maria. 1414 vacancies may occur as a result of a leave of absence, and the duration of the appointment shall be subject to the return of the individual who is on leave. A person appointed under Civil Service Rule 1414 may be able to transition into a regular position without re-application or re-testing, depending on performance and department needs.

Please select the location(s) you would like to be considered for current and future vacancies. If you qualify and pass required steps, your name will be sent to the hiring manager(s) of the vacancy location(s) and department(s) where you have expressed willingness to work.

Benefits

The County of Santa Barbara offers generous benefits. Click on the Benefits tab above or view information. In addition, applicants from other public sector employers may qualify for:

Retirement reciprocity
Time and service credit towards an advanced vacation accrual rate

The Position

Under close supervision, the Therapy Attendant assists professional staff in providing physical and occupational therapy to infants and children with physical disabilities; performs related work as required.

The Ideal Candidate will possess:

Fluency in English and Spanish, ability to translate between the two
Knowledge of health care practices
Communicate clearly and concisely
Lift, carry and transfer patients with disabilities
Follow written and oral instructions from multiple staff
Keep records
Maintain confidentiality

Program

California Children’s Services (CCS): The CCS program provides diagnostic and treatment services, medical case management, and physical and occupational therapy services to children under age 21 with CCS-eligible medical conditions. CCS is administered as a partnership between county health departments and the California Department of Health Care Services. To learn more, visit the CCS page.

Application & Selection

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Provides or assists treatment of patients under the direct supervision of a physical or occupational therapist.

Prepares clients for treatment by assisting with undressing and dressing of patients; weighing and measuring patients; assists with positioning them for treatment.

Assists therapists in explaining various treatment activities to patients, parents, and teachers.

Cleans treatment areas; maintains laundry, inventory of patient’s supplies, and sanitation of therapy supplies and equipment.

Answer phones; schedules patient appointments; filing; maintains appropriate records and documentation of patient’s treatment.

Transports patients from classrooms to on-site treatment centers.

Track durable medical equipment and orthotics orders from prescription through delivery; maintain follow-up log and schedule DME clinic.

Assist with clinic preparation, operation and follow-up.

Responsibilities include:

clinic schedules, appointment verification (for Spanish speaking families), room set-up, clinic reception, help in preparation of patient for exam, interpretation for patients, social worker and physicians, height and weight measurements for pediatric clinic

Possession of a high school diploma or equivalent AND some experience working with children or individuals with physical disabilities; OR, a combination of training, education, and experience that is equivalent to one of the employment standards listed above and provides the required knowledge and abilities.

Additional Qualifications
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Possession of a valid California Class…


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