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About the Company:

Sandy Park Development Center provides support for persons with developmental and intellectual disabilities by enhancing their quality of life. We do this through community involvement and participation as well as enrichment opportunities throughout their life. As a member of our staff, you will be a part of one of these living centers and provide vital around the clock care, which includes nursing and medical oversight, to our residents.

Facility Name and Address:

Sandy Park Development Center

2975 Garden Street

North Fort Myers - 33917

Purpose:

Medical transporter and liaison for patient scheduling for the Nursing Department. Conduct therapy services to residents and ensure that all job responsibilities are performed in accordance with State and Federal regulations as evidenced by positive resident outcomes and survey results.

Essential Duties:

Coordinates and transports clients to medical appointments, collaborating with the Director of Nursing for scheduling, and ensuring their safety and comfort during the transportation.

Execute assigned clerical and organizational duties with precision, ensuring accurate and timely documentation in Therap.

Conduct inventory checks to ensure residents are equipped with necessary adaptive and medical equipment for transportation and handle all equipment appropriately.

Assist Physical Therapist with inspection of therapeutic equipment which may include but is not limited to wheelchairs, shower chairs and other positioning equipment.

Monitor and ensure all residents weights are accurately taken and recorded monthly and as needed. Ensure weights are available to team members for monthly weight meeting.

Notify parents and legal guardians of upcoming doctor appointments in a timely manner, ensuring they are informed well before the visits.

Maintain safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations; adhering to infection-control policies and protocols when working directly with the residents.

Required Qualification:

High School Diploma/GED required.

Must be at least 21 years of age and hold a valid Florida driver’s license and acceptable driving record.

2 years of experience in the field of Developmental Disabilities.

Preferred Qualifications:

4 year degree from an accredited school preferred.

Salary/Hourly Rate:

$25.35per hour

Working Conditions:

• Frequent bending and standing

• Ability to stretch, push pull, kneel, reach, twist, walk

• Ability to lift unassisted a least thirty five (35) lbs.

  Required Materials:

• Resume

• 3 Personal Reference

  Drug Free Workplace

  Background Checks:

  A criminal history background check and sex offender registry check will be required for the finalist under consideration for this position.

  Equal Opportunity Employer:

  DSI Management, LLC and all supported companies, as an equal opportunity employer , complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination. The company is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, disability, religion, or veteran status.

  Employment Eligibility Verification:

  If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents) to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment with the company.

  E-Verify:

  DSI Management, LLC and all supported companies use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:

• E-Verify Poster (https://e-verify.uscis.gov/web/media/resourcesContents/E-Verify_Participation_Poster_ES.pdf) [PDF]

• Right To Work Poster [PDF]