OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY AID (ENTRY LEVEL) - HAWAII STATE HOSPITAL - KANEOHE, OAHU

State of Hawai'i; Hawaii; On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Hawai'i is recruiting an Occupational Therapy Aide to support an Occupational Therapist in delivering services to patients in a hospital or facility setting located in Hawaii. The role involves following prescribed treatment programs, organizing activities, and documenting patient progress.

The position includes assisting with daily living activities as required and other related duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications

• One (1) year of experience working with patients in a hospital, facility, or program, with ability to read, write and speak English clearly.

Responsibilities

• Carry out predetermined occupational therapy treatment programs with routine procedures.
• Plan and conduct adjunctive services such as diversional activities.
• Maintain attendance records for patients in activities.
• Observe patient behavior and report changes to supervisor.
• Maintain progress reports (flow sheets) of patients.
• Provide personal care tasks as needed (feeding, bathing, dressing, grooming).

Skills

English proficiency

Job description

Recruitment Number 24-0463

The starting monthly salary is at the minimum rate of pay advertised above.

A continuous recruitment may be closed at any time. The notice of the last day to file applications will be posted on the State of Hawaii's Civil Service Job Opportunities Listing page of our website.

The Occupational Therapy Aid is responsible for assisting an Occupational Therapist in providing occupational therapy services.

Key duties and responsibilities:

• Carrying out predetermined occupational therapy treatment programs by performing routine (repetitive, same procedure every day) treatment procedures and applying maintenance (to maintain patient's present level of functioning) occupational therapy techniques;
• Planing, organizing and conducting adjunctive services (such as diversional and recreational activities);
• Keep records of patients' attendance in activities;
• Observing patients' behaviors, attitudes and responses and report any changes in patients' behavior to supervisor;
• Maintaining progress reports (flow sheet) of patients.
• In addition, may be responsible for providing personal care such as feeding, bathing, toiletring, dressing and grooming; etc, and performing other related duties as assigned.

To qualify, you must meet all of the following requirements:

Legal Authorization to Work:

The State of Hawaii requires all persons seeking employment with the government of the State shall be citizens, nationals, or permanent resident aliens of the United States, or eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment in the United States.

Entry Level Experience and Essential Knowledge and Abilities Required:

One (1) year of experience in working with patients in a hospital, facility, or program which demonstrated knowledge of basic spoken and written English; life skills which include activities of daily living (i.e., eating/feeding, providing fluids, bathing, dressing, etc.), recreation and leisure, etc.; and the ability to read, write, speak, understand and communicate effectively with others in English; follow oral and written instructions precisely; and get along well with others.

Substitutions Allowed:

Relevant substitutions as described in the Minimum Qualification Requirements will apply.

The information provided above represents a summary of the Minimum Qualification Requirements.

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The State of Hawai'i complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodations in completing an application, any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the selection process, please call 808-587-1111 for assistance.

PUBLIC SERVICE LOAN FORGIVENESS (PSLF) PROGRAM

The PSLF Program is a federal program that is intended to encourage individuals to work in public service by forgiving the balance of their federal student loans. To qualify, the individual must have made 120 qualifying payments while employed by a qualifying employer. For more information, see https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/repay-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service

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TESTING INFORMATION

The examination for this recruitment will be conducted on an unassembled basis where the examination score is based on an evaluation and rating of your education and experience. It is therefore important that your employment application provide a clear and detailed description of the duties and responsibilities of each position you held.

In-person interviews and/or further testing in Hawaii may be required at the discretion of the hiring agency. If in-person interviews and/or further testing is a requirement, applicants who meet the minimum qualification requirements and are referred to the vacancy must be available to participate in person and at their own expense in this required phase of the selection process.

Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible. In addition to employment availability and score, the referral of qualified applicants may be based upon other factors including date of receipt of application.

For further information about Equal Employment Opportunity, the Merit Civil Service System, Citizenship and other requirements, Reasonable Accommodation, Veterans Preference, Examination Requirements, and the State Recruiting Office's Levels of Review.