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FUNCTION: Responsible for assisting participants with accessible exercise programs under the supervision of an occupational or physical therapist; monitor progress, participation, and safety for individuals with disabilities participating in health and wellness programs.
PRINCIPAL FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES:
Service Delivery
Documentation
Independent Living Services
Miscellaneous
SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
MINIMUM LEVEL OF PREPARATION AND TRAINING NORMALLY REQUIRED:
COMMUNICATION EXPECTATIONS:
Attendance of staff meetings to review weekly and monthly reports and project timelines. Daily use of email, document contacts, and other efforts.
WORKING HOURS and CONDITIONS:
Hours of work are Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Tuesday, Thursday, 10:00 a.m. to 6 p.m., 40 hours per week. Occasional flexibility with additional professional trainings and meetings as needed.
This position operates in a professional office environment and routinely uses standard office equipment, including but not limited to computers, office copiers, printers, and phone systems.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
This role requires the employee to stand and walk for prolonged periods of time. The employee may spend considerable time stooping, kneeling, and crouching while assisting participants on and off machines. This role may require moving heavy equipment. The employee must be able to lift 50 pounds. Moving, lifting, or transferring of participants may involve lifting up to 100 pounds with secondary person or lift system. This role also requires use of hands to handle or feel and talk or hear.
TRAVEL:
Based out of Paraquad's office in St. Louis City, MO, this position requires travel within 30 miles of the office and further as necessary.
DIRECT REPORTS:
This job description is not intended to cover all activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Additionally, this job description does not constitute a contract of employment, and the company may exercise its employment-at-will right at any time.
Paraquad is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to an individual's sex, race, color, religion, age, disability status, protected veteran status, national or ethnic origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation. We are dedicated to building a diverse community of individuals who are committed to contributing to an inclusive environment - fostering respect for all and welcoming individuals from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. Our employees proudly reflect the diversity and ideas of the communities we serve.
Accommodation: If you are unable to use our online application process due to a disability, please contact Barb Cant at 314-289-4200 or bcant@paraquad.org with the nature of your accommodation request.
Successful drug screen and background check required.
Full Time
Social & Legal Services
$41k-59k (estimate)
01/25/2023
07/05/2024
paraquad.org
SAINT LOUIS, MO
100 - 200
1970
Private
AIMEE WEHMEIER
$10M - $50M
Social & Legal Services
Paraquad is a non-profit organization that provides nursing and day care services for disabled persons.
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