CLASS CODE: 5556
PAY GRADE: 007

CLASS TITLE:THERAPY AIDE I

ALLOCATION FACTOR(S)

This is work instructing patients in recreational, occupational, physical and/or rehabilitation therapeutic programs.

EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED:

(Note: The examples of work as listed in this class specification are not necessarily descriptive of any one position in the class. The omission of specific statements does not preclude management from assigning specific duties not listed herein if such duties are a logical assignment to the position. Examples of work performed are not to be used for allocation purposes.)

  • Instructs patients in athletic activities, including baseball, volleyball, softball, and basketball.
  • Instructs patients in group recreational activities, including games, dances, picnics, camping, parties, and other related group activities.
  • Escorts residents to and from therapy areas and ensures their safety as they participate in various activities.
  • Instructs patients in sewing, knitting, ceramics, woodworking, metalworking, and/or other arts, crafts, and games.
  • Instructs a daily caseload of patients in using standing tables, parallel bars, and other therapy equipment.
  • Inspects and adjusts braces and wheelchairs and checks for malfunctioning or misfitting orthopedic appliances.
  • Lifts or assists patients onto parallel bars or other equipment.
  • Orders supplies, materials, equipment, and tools.
  • Performs related work as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

(Note: The knowledge, skills and abilities (KSA's) identified in this class specification represent those needed to perform the duties of this class. Additional knowledge, skills and abilities may be applicable for individual positions in the employing agency.)

  • Not applicable for this class.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  • Not applicable for this class.
  • In addition to the above requirements, Florida Statute 985 requires any person employed in this class at the Department of Juvenile Justice must:
  • 1. Be at least 19 years of age.
  • 2. Be a high school graduate or its equivalent as determined by the commission.
  • 3. Not have been convicted of any felony or a misdemeanor involving perjury or a false statement, or have received a dishonorable discharge from any of the Armed Forces of the United States. Any person who, after September 30, 1999, pleads guilty or nolo contendere to or is found guilty of any felony or a misdemeanor involving perjury or false statement is not eligible for employment, notwithstanding suspension of sentence or withholding of adjudication. Notwithstanding this subparagraph, any person who pleads nolo contendere to a misdemeanor involving a false statement before October 1, 1999, and who has had such record of that plea sealed or expunged is not ineligible for employment for that reason.
  • 4. Abide by all the provisions of s. 985.01(2) regarding fingerprinting and background investigations and other screening requirements for personnel.
  • 5. Execute and submit to the department an affidavit-of-application form, adopted by the department, attesting to his or her compliance with subparagraphs 1. through 4. The affidavit must be executed under oath and constitutes an official statement under s. 837.06. The affidavit must include conspicuous language that the intentional false execution of the affidavit constitutes a misdemeanor of the second degree. The employing agency shall retain the affidavit.

EFFECTIVE:

1/13/2000

HISTORY:

12/13/1985