Mobility and Rehab Equipment Specialist Job at Easterseals Arkansas (Little Rock)

Job Description

Designs, repairs and adjusts adaptive equipment of persons served in the residential program. Purchases equipment and supplies. Completes all required paperwork for equipment ordering and modification and maintains diligent records. Trains individuals on proper use, care, and maintenance of equipment.

Job Responsibility

Designs, repairs and adjusts adaptive equipment of persons served in the residential program
Purchases equipment and supplies
Completes all required paperwork for equipment ordering and modification and maintains diligent records
Trains individuals on proper use, care, and maintenance of equipment
Designs, constructs and adjusts assistive devices according to therapists, specifications for items such as standers, corner chairs, table/chairs, adaptive toilet seats, communication access
Instructs individuals served and staff on proper maintenance and care of equipment
Repairs and performs routine maintenance on equipment to extend life and assure safe and proper use
Operates audio-visual equipment to document stages of progress of individuals served by the program
Serves as liaison between therapy department and other departments regarding care, maintenance, and correct use of adaptive equipment
Compiles therapy data and required paperwork for equipment ordering for vendors and completes other paperwork
Maintains client equipment database including wheelchair modifications and maintenance
Assists in treatment program, ie. lifting/positioning under supervision
Replaces items and equipment after use to maintain order
Reports equipment and supply needs to supervisor
Attends and participates in department meetings
Purchase supplies and needed equipment
Picks-up and delivers equipment and supplies
Assists with transporting individuals served to home, out of state, or local appointments as related to therapy
Assists with therapeutic feeding during mealtimes
Assists with adaptive modifications to home and equipment for discharged individuals
Assists therapy team and travels with team for home evaluations for discharges
Assists with repairing/purchasing equipment for discharging individuals
Serves as liaison with community service providers and outside vendors regarding ordering, maintenance, and tailoring of equipment to meet individual needs
Clean wheelchairs quarterly through thorough disinfection and power washing
Assists in emergency situations involving the vans or other Easterseals vehicles, ie. lifts, flat tires
Back-up emergency van driver
Assists in procurement, placement, and modification of assistive language devices
Assistance in placement of switches for assistive language devices and computer access
Problem-solve and fabricate items for all departments as needed

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
One year craftsmanship experience with various sources (wood, metal, plastics) preferred
Excellent interpersonal skills
Good organizational skills
Good written and verbal communication
Excellent craftsmanship skills
Demonstrated ability to work effectively and collaboratively with individuals receiving services with diverse ability levels and employees with diverse experience and knowledge levels
Ability to be self-directed, creative and to take initiative
Demonstrated commitment to the values of diversity, equity, and inclusiveness
Valid Arkansas Driver’s License
Skills to use tools to fix, adapt, and construct equipment

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