Adaptive Aquatics Instructor
Description:
ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A REWARDING AND MEANINGFUL CAREER IN ADAPTIVE AQUATICS? If so, Verland is the perfect career choice for you!Verland is hiring Exceptional People to provide Compassionate Care as an Adaptive Aquatics Instructor at the Sewickley campus.
Our Mission is that We believe that every person deserves a safe, enriching, and stable environment in which to thrive with dignity and respect.
Our mission is to provide individualized, innovative care and ongoing support for people in our community with complex physical and intellectual challenges.
Our staff are responsible for providing excellent care to individuals with intellectual and physical disabilities.
Verlands Vision is simple To lead the way in transformative care, for those with complex needs, allowing all individuals the power to live a life of dignity and contribute to our society to the full extent of their abilities.
The primary responsibility of the Adaptive Aquatics Instructor (AAI) is to assist the Aquatic Physical Therapist in providing therapy-based aquatic sessions as well as recreational aquatic sessions to individuals of all ages with intellectual disabilities.
The AAI facilitates the individuals range of functional movement and level of engagement by effectively and therapeutically utilizing the properties of water.
Under the direction and supervision of the physical therapist, the Adaptive Aquatics Instructor carries out an individuals goals through exercise, gait and balance training, and other aquatic therapeutic interventions as needed.
Staff in this position are responsible for ensuring a safe, but fun therapeutic aquatic environment for all Individuals in their program.
In addition, the AAI assists in the daily operations and pool maintenance under the supervision of the Lead AAI.
This is a safety sensitive position exercising a high degree of discretion, trust, and confidence to properly execute duties efficiently.
The AAI is a member of the individuals interdisciplinary team and helps determine each individuals strengths and needs.
This is a non-exempt, hourly position, wage is $20.
08 hour.
The following is a list of duties, not an all-inclusive list, the incumbent is responsible for:
Provides adaptive aquatic therapy treatments and procedures, under the supervision of the Aquatic Physical Therapist and Lead Adaptive Aquatics Instructor for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities.
Time is spent at least 75% of the session time in the water to ensure time for transport and changing.
Documents daily attendance and maintains necessary data, in the appropriate electronic medical record.
Prepares quarterly staffing reports to reflect the individuals progress, including behavioral responses, while attending therapy sessions.
May attend Interdisciplinary Team meetings as requested.
Maintains a safe, clean work area, performing routine cleaning and maintenance duties/logs as assigned by the Habilitation Services Manager.
The AAI staff must ensure the deck areas and locker rooms are kept in a clean, safe, and orderly manner.
The AAI staff must maintain all regulatory logs as specified by all governing bodies.
Such logs refer to the pool functions, including but not limited to water temperature, chemical balance, compliance with health and other applicable regulations, and physical structures.
Is prompt and prepared to begin sessions on time and in an organized fashion; obtains and sets-up equipment up prior to a session and puts equipment away when finished.
AAI staff must follow all standard infection control policies and procedures.
oImmediately reports any incidents, accidents or maintenance problems to the Habilitation Services Manager and uses the proper documentation to record an incident or accident.
Displays professional behavior as a representative of the Habilitation Services Department and is accountable for the safety and positive learning experience of each Individual.
Participates in AA down time procedure per the guidelines provided by the Physical therapist.
In addition, assisting to ATF needs such as but not limited to programming needs, transport, and other habilitation department needs.
Provides lifeguard support during aquatics program.
Efficiently uses appropriate lifesaving techniques in emergency situations.
Maintains open and ongoing communication with all medical professionals, especially the Nursing Department, to ensure an Individuals medical appropriateness for participating in adapted aquatics.
Attends Habilitation Services Department meetings and training sessions assigned by Habilitation Services Manager.
Performs other duties as required.
Benefits Minimum of 24 hours worked and employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package:
Health (UPMC), Dental (Delta Dental) and Vision Insurances Healthcare Flexible Spending Account (HSA) Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account 403B - Traditional and Roth with Company Match Tuition Reimbursement Competitive PTO Plan 8 Paid Holidays Requirements:
Strong swimming skills are required.
Must possess adequate verbal and written communication skills to effectively work with the Individuals and other staff.
Must have an understanding of Intellectual and Developmental disabilities.
Must demonstrate the ability to learn and functionally apply therapeutic techniques and the ability to develop and implement creative recreational activities.
Minimum Experience and Training At least one year of experience working with ID/D population.
Adapted Therapeutic Exercise Certification is required, through Aquatic Therapy & Rehab Institute (ATRI).
Certified Pool Operator (CPO) license is required.
Pesticide Applicator License (PAL) is required, through the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
Lifesaving/Lifeguarding Certification is required, through the American Red Cross.
CPR/AED Certification is required.
Physical RequirementsThis job involves various degrees of physical demands, some sedentary, but others may require strenuous physical effort.
There is no assurance that the employee will not have to become involved in strenuous physical activity in saving an Individuals life.
The employee may be required to:
Communicate clearly and effectively; must understand and be understood.
Observe activity around the pool and in the pool continuously and for extended periods of time.
Use computers for word processing and data entry.
Meet a required level of proficiency with various testing processes used to establish standards for lifeguards and maintain a level of proficiency in such areas This position requires the ability to lift and/or carry 50 pounds or less independently, or over 50 pounds with the assistance of one other.
Requires driving, sitting, standing, walking, running, bending, stooping and reaching and the ability to walk outdoors in inclement weather to evaluate therapy care.
Up to 2 weeks paid training provided by Verland, to educate new hires on daily living skills, social engagement, personal hygiene skills, along with each individuals support plan/ personal development goals that are essential to improve the daily lives of the individuals that we serve.
Strong swimming skills are required.
Must possess adequate verbal and written communication skills to effectively work with the Individuals and other staff.
Must have an understanding of Intellectual and Developmental disabilities.
Must demonstrate the ability to learn and functionally apply therapeutic techniques and the ability to develop and implement creative recreational activities.
Minimum Experience and Training At least one year of experience working with ID/D population.
Adapted Therapeutic Exercise Certification is required, through Aquatic Therapy & Rehab Institute (ATRI).
Certified Pool Operator (CPO) license is required.
Pesticide Applicator License (PAL) is required, through the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
Lifesaving/Lifeguarding Certification is required, through the American Red Cross.
CPR/AED Certification is required.
Physical RequirementsThis job involves various degrees of physical demands, some sedentary, but others may require strenuous physical effort.
There is no assurance that the employee will not have to become involved in strenuous physical activity in saving an Individuals life.
The employee may be required to:
Communicate clearly and effectively; must understand and be understood.
Observe activity around the pool and in the pool continuously and for extended periods of time.
Use computers for word processing and data entry.
Meet a required level of proficiency with various testing processes used to establish standards for lifeguards and maintain a level of proficiency in such areas This position requires the ability to lift and/or carry 50 pounds or less independently, or over 50 pounds with the assistance of one other.
Requires driving, sitting, standing, walking, running, bending, stooping and reaching and the ability to walk outdoors in inclement weather to evaluate therapy care.
Up to 2 weeks paid training provided by Verland, to educate new hires on daily living skills, social engagement, personal hygiene skills, along with each individuals support plan/ personal development goals that are essential to improve the daily lives of the individuals that we serve.
PI5e30afbe8b34-31181-32644882 Recommended Skills Cpr Communication Curiosity Data Entry Developmental Disabilities Infection Control Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A REWARDING AND MEANINGFUL CAREER IN ADAPTIVE AQUATICS? If so, Verland is the perfect career choice for you!Verland is hiring Exceptional People to provide Compassionate Care as an Adaptive Aquatics Instructor at the Sewickley campus.
Our Mission is that We believe that every person deserves a safe, enriching, and stable environment in which to thrive with dignity and respect.
Our mission is to provide individualized, innovative care and ongoing support for people in our community with complex physical and intellectual challenges.
Our staff are responsible for providing excellent care to individuals with intellectual and physical disabilities.
Verlands Vision is simple To lead the way in transformative care, for those with complex needs, allowing all individuals the power to live a life of dignity and contribute to our society to the full extent of their abilities.
The primary responsibility of the Adaptive Aquatics Instructor (AAI) is to assist the Aquatic Physical Therapist in providing therapy-based aquatic sessions as well as recreational aquatic sessions to individuals of all ages with intellectual disabilities.
The AAI facilitates the individuals range of functional movement and level of engagement by effectively and therapeutically utilizing the properties of water.
Under the direction and supervision of the physical therapist, the Adaptive Aquatics Instructor carries out an individuals goals through exercise, gait and balance training, and other aquatic therapeutic interventions as needed.
Staff in this position are responsible for ensuring a safe, but fun therapeutic aquatic environment for all Individuals in their program.
In addition, the AAI assists in the daily operations and pool maintenance under the supervision of the Lead AAI.
This is a safety sensitive position exercising a high degree of discretion, trust, and confidence to properly execute duties efficiently.
The AAI is a member of the individuals interdisciplinary team and helps determine each individuals strengths and needs.
This is a non-exempt, hourly position, wage is $20.
08 hour.
The following is a list of duties, not an all-inclusive list, the incumbent is responsible for:
Provides adaptive aquatic therapy treatments and procedures, under the supervision of the Aquatic Physical Therapist and Lead Adaptive Aquatics Instructor for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities.
Time is spent at least 75% of the session time in the water to ensure time for transport and changing.
Documents daily attendance and maintains necessary data, in the appropriate electronic medical record.
Prepares quarterly staffing reports to reflect the individuals progress, including behavioral responses, while attending therapy sessions.
May attend Interdisciplinary Team meetings as requested.
Maintains a safe, clean work area, performing routine cleaning and maintenance duties/logs as assigned by the Habilitation Services Manager.
The AAI staff must ensure the deck areas and locker rooms are kept in a clean, safe, and orderly manner.
The AAI staff must maintain all regulatory logs as specified by all governing bodies.
Such logs refer to the pool functions, including but not limited to water temperature, chemical balance, compliance with health and other applicable regulations, and physical structures.
Is prompt and prepared to begin sessions on time and in an organized fashion; obtains and sets-up equipment up prior to a session and puts equipment away when finished.
AAI staff must follow all standard infection control policies and procedures.
oImmediately reports any incidents, accidents or maintenance problems to the Habilitation Services Manager and uses the proper documentation to record an incident or accident.
Displays professional behavior as a representative of the Habilitation Services Department and is accountable for the safety and positive learning experience of each Individual.
Participates in AA down time procedure per the guidelines provided by the Physical therapist.
In addition, assisting to ATF needs such as but not limited to programming needs, transport, and other habilitation department needs.
Provides lifeguard support during aquatics program.
Efficiently uses appropriate lifesaving techniques in emergency situations.
Maintains open and ongoing communication with all medical professionals, especially the Nursing Department, to ensure an Individuals medical appropriateness for participating in adapted aquatics.
Attends Habilitation Services Department meetings and training sessions assigned by Habilitation Services Manager.
Performs other duties as required.
Benefits Minimum of 24 hours worked and employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package:
Health (UPMC), Dental (Delta Dental) and Vision Insurances Healthcare Flexible Spending Account (HSA) Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account 403B - Traditional and Roth with Company Match Tuition Reimbursement Competitive PTO Plan 8 Paid Holidays Requirements:
Strong swimming skills are required.
Must possess adequate verbal and written communication skills to effectively work with the Individuals and other staff.
Must have an understanding of Intellectual and Developmental disabilities.
Must demonstrate the ability to learn and functionally apply therapeutic techniques and the ability to develop and implement creative recreational activities.
Minimum Experience and Training At least one year of experience working with ID/D population.
Adapted Therapeutic Exercise Certification is required, through Aquatic Therapy & Rehab Institute (ATRI).
Certified Pool Operator (CPO) license is required.
Pesticide Applicator License (PAL) is required, through the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
Lifesaving/Lifeguarding Certification is required, through the American Red Cross.
CPR/AED Certification is required.
Physical RequirementsThis job involves various degrees of physical demands, some sedentary, but others may require strenuous physical effort.
There is no assurance that the employee will not have to become involved in strenuous physical activity in saving an Individuals life.
The employee may be required to:
Communicate clearly and effectively; must understand and be understood.
Observe activity around the pool and in the pool continuously and for extended periods of time.
Use computers for word processing and data entry.
Meet a required level of proficiency with various testing processes used to establish standards for lifeguards and maintain a level of proficiency in such areas This position requires the ability to lift and/or carry 50 pounds or less independently, or over 50 pounds with the assistance of one other.
Requires driving, sitting, standing, walking, running, bending, stooping and reaching and the ability to walk outdoors in inclement weather to evaluate therapy care.
Up to 2 weeks paid training provided by Verland, to educate new hires on daily living skills, social engagement, personal hygiene skills, along with each individuals support plan/ personal development goals that are essential to improve the daily lives of the individuals that we serve.
Strong swimming skills are required.
Must possess adequate verbal and written communication skills to effectively work with the Individuals and other staff.
Must have an understanding of Intellectual and Developmental disabilities.
Must demonstrate the ability to learn and functionally apply therapeutic techniques and the ability to develop and implement creative recreational activities.
Minimum Experience and Training At least one year of experience working with ID/D population.
Adapted Therapeutic Exercise Certification is required, through Aquatic Therapy & Rehab Institute (ATRI).
Certified Pool Operator (CPO) license is required.
Pesticide Applicator License (PAL) is required, through the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
Lifesaving/Lifeguarding Certification is required, through the American Red Cross.
CPR/AED Certification is required.
Physical RequirementsThis job involves various degrees of physical demands, some sedentary, but others may require strenuous physical effort.
There is no assurance that the employee will not have to become involved in strenuous physical activity in saving an Individuals life.
The employee may be required to:
Communicate clearly and effectively; must understand and be understood.
Observe activity around the pool and in the pool continuously and for extended periods of time.
Use computers for word processing and data entry.
Meet a required level of proficiency with various testing processes used to establish standards for lifeguards and maintain a level of proficiency in such areas This position requires the ability to lift and/or carry 50 pounds or less independently, or over 50 pounds with the assistance of one other.
Requires driving, sitting, standing, walking, running, bending, stooping and reaching and the ability to walk outdoors in inclement weather to evaluate therapy care.
Up to 2 weeks paid training provided by Verland, to educate new hires on daily living skills, social engagement, personal hygiene skills, along with each individuals support plan/ personal development goals that are essential to improve the daily lives of the individuals that we serve.
PI5e30afbe8b34-31181-32644882 Recommended Skills Cpr Communication Curiosity Data Entry Developmental Disabilities Infection Control Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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