What are the responsibilities and job description for the Habilitative Support Paraprofessional position at Franklin County Medical Center?
Description
Job Title: Habilitative Support Paraprofessional
Department: DDA
Reports To: Director of DDA Services
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Hours: 20/week & 40/week positions
Shift: Days
Here at Franklin County Medical Center, we have a vision: be the premier healthcare provider and facility of choice for the community. A non-profit critical access hospital, we house 20 beds in our acute care facility and 35 beds in our nursing facility. With three operating rooms, a procedure room, and advanced technology, we provide excellent care for our surgical patients. Our recently constructed 24,000 square foot medical office provides valuable access, accommodations, and services to the community. FCMC was recognized as one of the “Top 100 Critical Access Hospitals” in the nation for four consecutive years from 2017-2020. Always striving for improvement, our goal is to be in the top 20 critical access hospitals.
As the largest employer in Franklin County, we understand that our team members, including our CNAs, are vital to upholding our high standards. We show our appreciation through competitive wages, flexible scheduling, encouraging a healthy work/life balance, and providing opportunity for education and growth through tuition assistance and promotions.
WHAT FCMC CAN DO FOR YOU
We offer a range of amazing benefits for our full-time employees, including:
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Basic Life Insurance
- Voluntary Life Insurance
- Short Term Disability
- Long Term Disability
- Retirement Plans
- Paid Time Off
- Employee Illness Bank
- Paid Holidays
Part-time employees can enjoy Vision, Basic Life Insurance, Voluntary Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Retirement Plans, and Paid Time Off.
WHAT YOU CAN DO FOR FCMC
Our Habilitative Support Paraprofessionals have the vital task of working with adults and children with developmental disabilities to provide services intended to improve their lives. Of their important responsibilities, specific ones include:
- Following programs written by Developmental Specialists to teach clients developmental skills
- Collecting data and documenting services after every visit
- Facilitating clients’ integration into the community by providing support and assistance during social activities
- Potentially providing personal care for clients, including toileting, oral hygiene care, and eating assistance
Requirements
Qualifications:
- Must be at least 18 years old
- Must have high school diploma or GED
- Must have six months of supervised experience with children with disabilities
Essential Job Functions:
- Regular and predictable attendance
- Regularly required to stand, walk, and sit
- Required to lift or carry up to 50 pounds
- Must submit to COVID-19 testing as required by CMS and other regulatory agencies according to FCMC policy
- Have full COVID-19 vaccination (some exemptions allowed)
The Location:
Located in southeast Idaho, Franklin County is surrounded by the beautiful Rocky Mountains, giving ample opportunity for outdoor recreation. However, being less than thirty minutes from Logan, Utah and one hour from Pocatello, Idaho provides locals with a variety of shopping, dining, and entertainment options both here in the county and in nearby cities. Franklin County Medical Center invites you to make Franklin County your new home and join us in offering top-notch healthcare to your new community.
