Job Posting Title

Temporary Physical Therapy Tech

Agency

650 DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

Supervisory Organization

Ardmore Veterans Center

Job Posting End Date (Continuous if Blank)

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.

Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)

March 22, 2025

Full/Part-Time

Part time

Job Type

Temporary

Compensation

11.68

Job Description

Basic Purpose

• Positions in this job family are involved in assisting direct care and ancillary staff with residents. This includes any non-direct care needs and duties to support resident care.

Typical Functions

• Assist with general cleaning duties and non-direct care for residents.
• Assist with any resident the charge nurse identifies as a fall risk.
• Assist the Physical Therapy department with tasks or projects as needed.
• Transport residents to and from Physical Therapy Department
• Assist with cleaning the dining area on nursing unit
• Clean wheelchairs and Geri chairs; restock items; straighten and clean the utility and supply room.
• Run errands for PT staff as assigned.
• Assist residents in offering and engaging in the scheduled activity on the unit.
• Offer companionship and calming presence to residents as needed.
• Based on the personal interests and history of the resident assist the resident in engaging in any of the 4 categories of Life Activities in the common areas of the unit. Examples include (but not limited to): Work activities – productive tasks that offer a sense of purpose and contribution to the household/environment – i.e.: sorting socks, gardening, folding rags, wiping handrails or tables, organizing magazines; Self Care: Sorting drawers, organizing our clothes, reviewing photos, preparing/enjoying simple snacks, polishing shoes and organizing closets; Leisure Activities: games, hobbies, social interaction/discussion/reminiscence, puzzles, activity kits, crafts, decorating, singing, dancing; Rest Activities: rocking/swinging, sitting outdoors (weather permitting), walking, listening to music, therapeutic animals.
• Time and Attendance: Arrives at work on time; is punctual breaks; makes productive use of work time, focusing on assigned duties/tasks.

Level Descriptor

This is the career level of this job family where employees perform tasks under direct supervision of a state employee.

Education and Experience

• Must be at least 18 years of age prior to the first day of employment.
• Must possess a high school diploma or GED.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities required at this level are none.

Special Requirements

• Temporary Service Staff will NOT be allowed to provide any direct patient care (feeding, bathing, dressing, etc.). Charge nurse on each unit will supervise Temporary Service Staff.
• Temporary Service staff may also serve in non-patient care rolls such as door greeter, housekeeping, food service, etc.
• If you are unable to report for work as scheduled, it is your responsibility to notify your supervisor prior to the beginning of the shift according to your department’s policy. Nursing employees must call in at least two hours before the start of their shift and talk to the House Supervisor on the preceding shift. Failure to call in will result in an unauthorized absence and could result in termination.

Hours are Monday - Friday

7:15 AM - 12:15 PM

Additional Job Description

Equal Opportunity Employment

The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.

Current active State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions internally through the Workday Jobs Hub.