OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY AID (ENTRY LEVEL) - HAWAII STATE HOSPITAL - KANEOHE, OAHU
State of HawaiʻiAbout the role
Posting number: 24-0463
Department: Health
Job classification: OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY AID (E) (HE-04)
Posting type: Open
Categories: Health Services, Medical/Dental
Summary
Recruitment Number 24-0463The 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.
Examples of duties
The Occupational Therapy Aid is responsible for assisting an Occupational Therapist in providing occupational therapy services. Key duties and responsibilities include: 1. 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; 2. Planing, organizing and conducting adjunctive services (such as diversional and recreational activities); 3. Keep records of patients' attendance in activities; 4. Observing patients' behaviors, attitudes and responses and report any changes in patients' behavior to supervisor; 5. 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.
Qualifications
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 (click link below).
The information provided above represents a summary of the Minimum Qualification Requirements. To view the Class Specification in its entirety, please CLICK HERE.
Supplemental information
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, please click: https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/repay-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service
ELECTRONIC NOTIFICATION TO APPLICANTS
The Department of Human Resources Development (HRD) will use electronic mail (email) to notify applicants of important information relating to the status and processing of their applications a
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