Maintenance Therapy Associate(Health Care Technician I) - Murdoch Developmental Center

State of North Carolina; North Carolina; On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The Maintenance Therapy Associate will provide non-skilled therapy to enhance and assist individuals with functional mobility at Murdoch Developmental Center. Working under the Physical and Occupational Therapy Department, you will help deliver care that is both impactful and essential in improving the lives of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This full-time position offers a sign-on bonus and requires basic computer skills along with a high school diploma or equivalent.

Benefits

Sign-on bonus of $1,000

Qualifications

• Qualified applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must have basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Administers maintenance therapy programs to individuals with I/DD.
• Participates in healthcare duties including transport and equipment maintenance.
• Implements interventions as directed by therapy personnel.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Ability to handle and manipulate multiple physically involved people

Ability to lift, transfer and physically manage a variety of people

Ability to recognize patients’ vital signs

Ability to report patient progress

Ability to work effectively with patients of various ages and abilities

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Description of Work

***SIGN-ON BONUSES NOW BEING OFFERED***
A Sign-on bonus of $1,000 for the successful applicant(s) of this posting.
**See eligibility for Sign-on Bonus below in the Supplemental and Contact Information section.**

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 which may include, but not limited to fulfillment of Adaptive Dining Equipment requests, therapy equipment maintenance, transport of people to and from campus clinic appointments and events.

Work Schedule: This position typically works Monday through Friday, 8-hour-days (i.e. 7:30 a.m-4:30 pm, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm) This position also requires flexibility as needs arise.

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About Murdoch Developmental Center:
Murdoch Developmental Center is a 24/7 state residential facility located in Butner, NC, near the Research Triangle area.Murdoch serves individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities (I/DD). Murdoch is a caring community where professionals work with people of various ages, cognitive and functional abilities.

To be considered for employment,applicants must be in good standing with the North Carolina Health Care Personnel Registry.

To learn more about Murdoch Developmental Center, click the link to watch the video below:
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ALL employees of Murdoch Center are designated as ESSENTIAL for adverse weather and emergency events.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

To receive credit for all of your work history and credentials, you must list the information on the application form.Any information listed under the text resume section or on an attachment will not be considered for qualifying credit. Qualified applicants must document on the application that they possess all of the following:

• Basic computer skills.

Management Preferences:

• 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.
• 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.
  

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for details.

High school or General Educational Development diploma; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Special Condition for Continued Employment 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. (NOT REQUIRED FOR MURDOCH DEVELOPMENTAL CENTER)

Supplemental and Contact Information

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Positions in the Division of State Operated Healthcare Facilities shall be subject to pre-employment drug testing and criminal record background checks. Also, the use of tobacco products of any kind including vapor products are prohibited from our campuses. All employees are required to adhere to the facility's Vaccination Policy.

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account. You will either receive a call to schedule an interview or an email notifying you when the job has been filled.

For technical issues with your application, please call the NeoGov Help Line at 855-524-5627. Applicants will be communicated with via email only for updates on the status of their application. If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact HR at 919-575-1015.

Qualified applicants must be selected from the candidate pool of this posting and meet the State policy followingrequirements:
A newly hired permanent full time or permanent part-time employee who works 30 to 40 hours per week is eligible for a sign-on bonus (this will be prorated for employees working less than 40 hours per week).

An employee is not eligible for a sign-on bonus if:
(1) the employee has held a position in North Carolina State government, including the judicial system, or the University of North Carolina system within the last 12 months (the employee shall remain ineligible for 12 months from the separation date);
(2) the employee has previously received a sign-on bonus from any State agency;
(3) or DHHS has paid any contract placement or recruitment fees.

This Sign-on Bonus is contingent upon budget and final eligibility determination as of the effective date of hire.

Additional information regarding the Sign-on Policy can be found https://oshr.nc.gov/documents/files/sign-bonus-policy/open.