2024 & 2021 Gold Winner for Best Place to Work in Owensboro! Wendell Foster is interested in hiring an energetic Speech/Occupational Therapy Aide for our Outpatient Services to join the team of #DifferenceMakers! What matters to you: New hourly rate starting at $14.71 Overtime availability 8 paid holidays each year Double time pay for holiday hours worked Earn Paid Time Off (PTO) Full benefits including; medical, dental, and vision insurance effective the first of the month after hire date and pet benefits. 403b retirement-automatic 2% company contribution plus company match up to 3% after 1 year of employment and 1000 hours worked One times your annual salary life insurance coverage at no cost to you Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is free to all employees and their immediate family members. Tuition reimbursement program available On-the-job training Employee recognition give-a-ways throughout the year What matters to us: High school diploma or G.E.D required. Experience working with individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities preferred. Ability to drive organization vehicles, including possession of valid driver’s license and insurable driving record. Possess or be able to possess first aid and CPR certifications (training provided). Essential Functions: Maintains and repairs augmentative and assistive devices and splints. Ensures proper documentation is submitted for routine equipment maintenance. Updates inventory of equipment and perform equipment checks. Reports changes in individual’s status to the Speech Language Pathologist/Occupational Therapist having responsibility for that person. Cleans and organizes the Speech Therapy and Occupational Therapy departments. Ensures all equipment is cleaned to promote infection control. Escorts individuals to and from treatments, as needed. Assists Speech Language Pathologist in implementing PECS (Picture Exchange Communication System). Assists Speech Language Pathologist/Occupational Therapist in quality improvement program. Ensures the Speech Therapy and Occupational Therapy departments are stocked with office supplies and therapy supplies to facilitate the day-to-day operation of the department. Other important information: Wendell Foster is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Job Type: Full-time Pay: From $14.71 per hour Expected hours: 40 per week Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Flexible schedule Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Referral program Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance Schedule: Day shift Monday to Friday No weekends Work Location: In person
Salary: From $14.71 an hour
Employment Type: Full-time
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