What are the responsibilities and job description for the Adaptive Equipment Specialist position at Hattie Larlham?
Hattie Larlham is looking for an Adaptive Equipment Specialist who wants to be part of a mission based on Comfort, Joy, and Achievement of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Mantua, Ohio. The primary duties of the Adaptive Equipment Specialist include working closely with the Therapy staff and medically fragile persons served to make necessary adjustments and repairs to splints, casts, orthotics, adaptive devices, and wheelchairs, and creating adaptive equipment (e.g. body positioners). The Adaptive Equipment Specialist is responsible to maintain the Therapy Workshop to ensure it is organized, clean, safe, secure, and stocked at all times to meet the day-to-day needs of the persons served.
Job Opening:
- Part-Time Adaptive Equipment Specialist
- Flexible schedule, minimum 3 days per week, weekend option
- Location: 9772 Diagonal Rd., Mantua, OH 44255
Requirements & Qualifications:
- High school diploma or GED preferred.
- Minimum of 6-months orthotics experience adjusting and repairing splints, casts, orthotics, adaptive devices, and wheelchairs and knowledge of orthotic equipment and adapted seating systems, preferred.
- Minimum of 6-months experience in working with persons who are medically fragile and present with developmental disabilities, preferred.
- Previous work experience in repair of equipment, use of hand tools (e.g. reupholstering, automotive, etc.) required.
- A Valid Ohio Driver’s License is required to maintain employment.
- American Heart Association BLS Healthcare Provider CPR certification required within first 30 days in role.
- American Heart Association HeartSaver First Aid certification required within first 30 days in role.
- Experience in use of Microsoft Office/Offiice365 required.
- Ability to travel within the state of Ohio required.
Duties:
- Provides technical assistance and support by overseeing all adapted equipment needs of individuals in various therapy disciplines.
- Fabricates and repairs of selected adapted equipment under the supervision of a physical therapist and/or occupational therapist.
- Assists in repairs and maintenance of adapted equipment and seating systems.
- Organizes and labels equipment, as well as organizes workshop, therapy office, and therapy gym as needed.
- Establishes routine maintenance programs including a record of repairs and adjustments to equipment and maintains inventory of therapy supplies, including routine cleaning and stocking of supplies.
- Adjusts and/or repairs splints, casts, or orthotics, and assists in fabrication of positioning equipment under a therapist’s direction.
- Complete clerical duties as needed (e.g. filing, purging charts).
- Transport individuals to and from therapy as needed and assist in lifting and positioning of individuals in the therapy department.
Rewards and Benefits:
- Competitive Rates - Starting rate $15.00 - $18.75 / hour.
- Earned Wage Access – Access your earned wages prior to Pay Day!
- Bonuses - Earn up to $500 for each friend or family member we hire after you tell them about the great job opportunity you've discovered working at Hattie Larlham.
- Paid Training - Learn your role with hands-on position specific training.
- Get Recognized – Your hard work will be rewarded with special event meals, gift card drawings, service recognition, awards, and numerous opportunities to win things like tickets, gift cards, and so much more!
- Career or Stepping-Stone - With several employees with over 40 years of service, you too just might want to stay here awhile. If you are in college for a career in the medical field, Hattie Larlham is the perfect place to get hands-on experience for your chosen career.
About: Hattie Larlham is a not-for-profit disability service organization providing care and support to over 1,600 children and adults throughout Ohio. Because we believe life is sacred, Hattie Larlham enhances the quality of life for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families through our commitment to comfort, joy and achievement. Our compassionate and dedicated staff focuses on creating a nurturing environment in which individuals have opportunities to learn, have fun, feel safe, loved, and make choices about what happens in their lives.
