Rehabilitation and Wheelchair Technician

We are pleased to offer the job opportunity of the Rehabilitation and Wheelchair Technician in the DuPage County Care Center.

This position is included in the Bargaining Unit of AFSCME, Council 31

This position is eligible for our complete benefit package including medical, dental and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, pension, deferred compensation plan, tuition reimbursement, pre-paid legal and credit union. As a team member at DuPage County, you will also have access to time off with pay on Designated Holidays or holiday pay if required to work, Vacation time, Sick time and Personal days.

Part-time employees who are regularly scheduled to work less than 30 hours per week are not eligible for medical and dental coverage.

To learn more about the cost and coverage of the benefits plan, visit Employees Benefit Information.

For detailed information on paid time off, visit AFSCME Council 31 - Care

Experience as a Certified Nursing Aide Hourly Tenure Payment

• 1 Year – $1.50
• 2 Years – $2.50
• 3 Years – $3.50
• 4 Years – $4.50
• 5 Years – $5.50
• 6 or more Years – $6.50

DuPage County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

• Inspects manual and electric wheelchairs for any repair needs
• Conducts repairs required on wheelchairs such as replacing backs, seats, wheels, and brakes
• Lubricates moving parts, and replaces worn belts and other parts
• Disconnects, disassembles, cleans and replaces worn parts
• Assists with all facility wheelchair concerns
• Implements and adjusts body positioning supports such as leg rests, arm rests, head supports, seat cushion, and height of wheelchair
• Performs preventative maintenance on wheelchairs
• Maintains the repair logs and wheelchair maintenance database
• Orders parts and maintains inventory
• Participates in facility-wide quality improvement initiatives and projects
• Depending on assignment, may act as CNRA/CNA and provide resident care (e.g. changes, feeds, bathes resident, etc.)

• Completion of a High school Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma
• Six (6) months of experience in maintenance and repair
• Two (2) years of experience as a Certified Nurse’s Aide
• Completion of the State of Illinois Certified Nurse’s Aide Training program and a passing score on the State of Illinois Competency test; registered as active with a clear record on the State of Illinois registry
• Certification as a Certified Rehabilitation Nursing Assistant (CNRA) or Restorative Nursing Aide is required within six(6) months of employment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Heavy Work:
Exerting up to 50 pounds of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Use of arm and /or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than for medium work.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The work will occur in an office and field environment and regularly includes working with residents and attending to their daily needs. The work environment for this position frequently includes working near moving mechanical parts, with fumes or airborne particles, with the risk of electrical shock, and occasionally in cramped or confined spaces.