Habilitative Support Paraprofessional

Franklin County Medical Center

About The Position

Here at Franklin County Medical Center, we have a vision: be the premier healthcare provider and facility of choice for the community. A non-profit critical access hospital, we house 20 beds in our acute care facility and 35 beds in our nursing facility. With three operating rooms, a procedure room, and advanced technology, we provide excellent care for our surgical patients. Our recently constructed 24,000 square foot medical office provides valuable access, accommodations, and services to the community. FCMC was recognized as one of the “Top 100 Critical Access Hospitals” in the nation for four consecutive years from 2017-2020. Always striving for improvement, our goal is to be in the top 20 critical access hospitals. As the largest employer in Franklin County, we understand that our team members, including our CNAs, are vital to upholding our high standards. We show our appreciation through competitive wages, flexible scheduling, encouraging a healthy work/life balance, and providing opportunity for education and growth through tuition assistance and promotions. WHAT YOU CAN DO FOR FCMC Our Habilitative Support Paraprofessionals have the vital task of working with adults and children with developmental disabilities to provide services intended to improve their lives. Of their important responsibilities, specific ones include:

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old
Must have high school diploma or GED
Must have six months of supervised experience with children with disabilities
Regular and predictable attendance
Regularly required to stand, walk, and sit
Required to lift or carry up to 50 pounds
Must submit to COVID-19 testing as required by CMS and other regulatory agencies according to FCMC policy
Have full COVID-19 vaccination (some exemptions allowed)

Responsibilities

Following programs written by Developmental Specialists to teach clients developmental skills
Collecting data and documenting services after every visit
Facilitating clients’ integration into the community by providing support and assistance during social activities
Potentially providing personal care for clients, including toileting, oral hygiene care, and eating assistance