Therapist Aide

Sacramento County, CA; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Sacramento County is seeking a Therapist Aide to assist Therapists in treating children with disabilities within a CCS medical therapy unit.

Under supervision, you will perform basic office tasks, maintain records, follow instructions, and collaborate with staff, children, and families. This entry-level role requires English proficiency and a willingness to learn therapy procedures in Sacramento County locations.

Qualifications

• There are no education or experience requirements for this class.
• Criminal history/background checks will be performed; fingerprinting may be required.
• A valid California Driver License, Class C or higher, is required at appointment.
• Background checks may include references, credit history where allowed.
• Child and elder abuse reporting requirements apply.

Responsibilities

• Assist Therapists in treating children with disabilities in a medical therapy unit.
• Follow verbal, written and demonstrative instructions of a technical and professional nature.
• Communicate with staff, children with physical disabilities, and their families.
• Learn body structure and function, therapy procedures/treatments, and use of therapy equipment.
• Read, write, and speak English at a level necessary for satisfactory job performance.
• Develop and maintain cooperative, effective working relationships with others, including patients and school staff.

Skills

Basic office procedures

Record keeping

Customer service

Communication

English proficiency

Team collaboration

Learn therapy procedures

Job description

Job Summary

Under supervision, the Therapist Aide assists Therapists in treating children with disabilities in a medical therapy unit in the California Children’s Services (CCS) program.

Knowledge of

• Basic office procedures, including operation of modern office equipment
• Basic record keeping principles
• Principles and practices of customer service

Ability to

• Follow verbal, written and demonstrative instructions of a technical and professional nature
• Communicate with staff, children with physical disabilities, and their families
• Learn body structure and function, therapy procedures/treatments, and use of therapy equipment
• Use equipment and supplies to clean therapy equipment and rooms and do laundry
• Learn to construct simple therapy equipment and/or adapt equipment to child’s disability
• Read, write, and speak English at a level necessary for satisfactory job performance
• Develop and maintain cooperative, effective working relationships with others, including patients and school staff
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing
• Learn, interpret, and apply applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, regulations, and guidelines related to medical therapy in the California Children Services (CCS) program

Minimum Qualifications

There are no education or experience requirements for this class.

General Qualifications

Criminal History and Background Checks: The County may access criminal history information on candidates who have accepted a conditional offer of appointment for this class consistent with the provisions of Board of Supervisors Resolution No. 82-602, Personnel Policies and Procedures, and applicable federal and state laws. The County shall not consider for employment any candidate who has been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor that relates to or impacts the candidate’s ability to perform the job duties of this class unless it is determined that mitigating circumstances exist. For purposes of accessing criminal history information, the candidate will be fingerprinted. A subsequent arrest notification may be obtained.

The County may also conduct a background check on the candidate prior to appointment to a position within this class. The background check may include personal and professional reference checks, credit history checks where authorized by Labor Code section 1024.5, Social Security Number verification, professional license/registration verification, military service information and driving history. Information obtained in the course of this background check will be considered by the appointing authority in the selection process. In obtaining such information, the County will comply with applicable consent and disclosure practices in the Fair Credit Reporting Act and the California Investigative Consumer Reporting Agencies Act.

Child and Elder Abuse Reporting: Persons selected for employment must, as a condition of employment, sign a statement agreeing to comply with Section 11166 and 11160 of the California Penal Code relating to child and elder abuse reporting.

License Requirement: A valid California Driver License, Class C or higher, will be required at the time of appointment. Failure to obtain or maintain the appropriate California Driver License may constitute cause for personnel action in accordance with Civil Service Rules or applicable bargaining agreement. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

Physical Requirements

Positions in this class require the incumbents to be able to:

• Walk or stand for extended periods of time.
• Bend, stoop, kneel, squat, twist, and reach at or above shoulder height.
• Lift, carry, push, and pull items or patients up to 35 pounds without assistance.
• Lift and move children manually or mechanically; use own body mechanics to move limbs and body weight of children with physical disabilities.

Individuals who do not meet these requirements due to disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

Working Conditions

• Travel locally to various work sites within Sacramento County.
• Work non-routine hours.

Probationary Period

The probationary period for this classification is six months.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are a proud equal opportunity employer. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability for any phase of the hiring process, please contact our Disability Compliance Office at [e-mail] or 916-874-7642, CA Relay 711. For more information, visit: Reasonable Accommodation Requests - Job Applicant Instructions