<p>Position Summary</p> <p>Under the general supervision of the Therapist Supervisor for the assigned Wisconsin Veterans Home at King (WVHK) care building, this position participates and assists in the development and implementation of an activity therapy program for an identified case load. The Therapy Assistant assists in the planning and implementation of the activity program, maintains daily attendance records, and documents information pertinent to the member and his/her activity involvement into the care plan. This position may direct the efforts of volunteers assisting with activities and provides safe transportation for members to and from Activities programs conducted on-and off-campus. Therapy Assistants adhere to all Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs' (WDVA) policies, procedures and regulations related to member care.</p> <p>Clink the link to view a copy of the full job description.</p> <p>Salary Information</p> <p>Starting wage is $18.98 per hour with additional compensation for nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime. (pay structure, differential, any additional applicable pay provisions).</p> <p>This job does not offer employee benefits.</p> <p>Therapy Assistant Entry is in pay schedule-pay range 06-10.</p> <p>This position is not represented by a bargaining unit.</p> <p>Job Details</p> <p>LTE jobs have no guaranteed hours or shifts.</p> <p>LTE jobs are limited to 1039 hours in a 12-month period, are based on operational need, and can end at any time.</p> <p>LTE's will be filling in for vacations and covering vacancies in a 24/7 facility including weekends and holidays. This position will primarily be responsible providing and performing structured activities with our members. As well as maintaining daily care plans for members.</p> <p>Physical and environmental conditions and requirements include but are not limited to:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Ability to assist patients weighing up to 350 pounds with mobility needs.</p> </li><li> <p>Pushing carts weighing up to 75 pounds.</p> </li><li> <p>Frequently move equipment weighing up to 30 pounds from carts to tables.</p> </li></ul> <p>These requirements cover the major and essential functions of the position but are not necessarily representative of all duties which this position may be assigned to perform.</p> <p>Due to the nature of the position, WDVA will conduct a criminal background check prior to an offer of employment.</p> <p>Employment in this position is contingent upon passing a pre-employment tuberculosis (TB) skin test.</p> <p>Qualifications</p> <p>Per Wisconsin Statute 230.26, Wisconsin residency is required for LTE appointments. Use this link for Wisconsin Limited Term Employment requirements.</p> <p>In their resume, minimally qualified applicants will provide details on their experience:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Planning and organizing or conducting activities for individuals and/or groups; and</p> </li><li> <p>With medical recordkeeping</p> </li></ul> <p>Well-qualified applicants will also provide details on their experience:</p> <ul> <li>Working with elderly and/or disabled clients or with residents in a long-term care facility. </li></ul> <p>How To Apply</p> <p>You must apply online on WiscJobs. Click the link to view instructions for Applying to State Service. You will be required to attach a resume. To make it easier to apply, save your documents on WiscJobs before attaching them with your application.</p> <p>Your resume must describe your education, training, and experience related to the required and preferred qualification/s listed in the "Qualifications" section of the job announcement. Click the link to view tips for writing and what to include in your resume and letter of qualifications.</p> <p>NOTE: Applicants cannot update or change their documents once their application is submitted. Make certain that your attached documents are how you want them to be before you click Submit.</p> <p>What happens next? Regularly, applicant resumes will be reviewed, and the most-qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process. Not completing all parts of the application will mean you are not eligible to move to the next step.</p> <p>If you are eligible to move to the next step, you will be emailed at the email address you gave in your application. Make sure your contact information is correct and check your messages regularly.</p> <p>Veterans are encouraged to apply. Please visit the Veterans Employment page on WDVA's website for information on programs that may benefit you.</p> <p>Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States (i.e., a citizen or national of the U.S., a lawful permanent resident, or an alien authorized to work in the U.S. without WDVA sponsorship) at the time of application.</p> <p>Have questions? Contact Jennifer Anderson, Human Resources Assistant-Adv., JenniferM.Anderson@wisconsin.gov, 715-256-3241.</p> <p>Deadline to Apply</p> <p>Application materials will be accepted until the needs of the Home are met.</p>