Maintenance Therapy Associate (Health Care Technician II) - Murdoch Dev Center

State of North Carolina•1600 East C Street Granville, NC

3d•$32,444 - $48,665•Onsite

About The Position

The primary purpose of the Physical and Occupational Therapy Department at Murdoch Developmental Center is to provide physical and occupational therapy services to people who live at Murdoch Developmental Center and to deliver appropriate intervention based upon the results of an evaluation. The Maintenance Therapy Associate is a non-licensed, on-the-job trained staff who administers maintenance therapy programs and activities to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities as instructed by Physical and Occupational Therapy personnel. This position provides non-skilled therapy to improve, maintain and/or decelerate a decline in functional mobility. The Maintenance Therapy Associate participates in other related healthcare duties in support of the Center’s mission.

Requirements

High school or General Educational Development diploma and one year of related work experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
As required, listing as a Nurse Aide I by the North Carolina Division of Health Service Regulation.
As applicable, listing as a Nurse Aide II by the North Carolina Board of Nursing.
As applicable, North Carolina Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification.

Nice To Haves

Ability to handle and manipulate multiple physically involved people.
Ability to lift, transfer and physically manage a variety of people.
Ability to move to/from and work at higher and lower surfaces.
Basic computer skills.
Ability to recognize patients’ vital signs.
Ability to report patient progress through oral and written communications.
Ability to work effectively with patients of various ages, mental competence and physical disabilities.
Experience working with people with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities.
Exposure to Physical or Occupational Therapy practices in a healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

Administers maintenance therapy programs and activities to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities as instructed by Physical and Occupational Therapy personnel.
Provides non-skilled therapy to improve, maintain and/or decelerate a decline in functional mobility.
Participates in other related healthcare duties in support of the Center’s mission.
Handle and manipulate multiple physically involved people.
Lift, transfer and physically manage a variety of people.
Move to/from and work at higher and lower surfaces.
Report patient progress through oral and written communications.
Work effectively with patients of various ages, mental competence and physical disabilities.