Horse Leader

Nationwide Childrens Hospital Inc • Toledo, OH • 6h ago

Overview: This employee will work the majority of their hours as a horse leader at our 2 barn locations but will be required to be in the clinic at least one 1/2 day a week to complete necessary paperwork and aide duties. In the offseason (Dec-March) they will be full time as an aide in the clinic. Hours: Mon-Thurs typically 830am-5/6 pm, depending on therapist schedule. Fri are 3-4 hours in the office during the barn season or however many hours they need to complete 40 hours for the week. Valid Ohio driver's license and proof of auto insurance is required by hospital policy. Must pass a motor vehicle background inspection, insurance eligibility, driving qualifications and training set forth by Nationwide Children's Hospital and must maintain qualification of insurance guidelines. Job Description Summary: Oversees daily horse operations for pediatric therapy incorporating hippotherapy as a treatment tool. Must be knowledgeable and follow American Hippotherapy Association best practice guidelines. Must be comfortable working with and around children with diverse and special needs. Job Description: Essential Functions: Retrieves horses from paddock, tacks them up, leads them for session, etc.). Performs other related equine tasks (lunging, grooming, etc.). Completes registration and scheduling of patients. Prepares and leads horses during mounted therapy sessions. Creates volunteer schedules and communicates schedules to staff. Organizes, disinfects, and inventories treatment tools. Completes all required documentation from Physicians/Providers. Performs duties and responsibilities of Therapy Aide while at main clinic during down time and off season. Education Requirement: High school diploma or equivalent, required. Licensure Requirement: Valid Ohio driver's license and proof of auto insurance as required by hospital policy. Must pass motor vehicle background inspection, insurance eligibility, driving qualifications, and training set forth by Nationwide Children's Hospital and maintain qualification of insurance guidelines. Certifications: Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship certification, required to be initiated within 6 months. Skills: Advanced knowledge in equine movement and how to facilitate impulsion, engagement of the hindquarters and quality transitions/figures. Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communications skills. Basic skills in reading and mathematics. Experience: Strong background and experience in leading, lunging, and equine exercise, required. Experience in managing horse behaviors safely and effectively, required. Experience and understanding of safety measures required in therapy setting, required. Physical Requirements: OCCASIONALLY: Climb stairs/ladder, Lifting / Carrying: 61-100 lbs, Loud Noises, Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs, Sitting FREQUENTLY: Cold Temperatures, Computer skills, Hot Temperatures, Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 21-40 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 41-60 lbs, Working Outdoors CONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech, Bend/twist, Color vision, Decision Making, Depth perception, Flexing/extending of neck, Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning, Hearing acuity, Interpreting Data, Patient Equipment, Peripheral vision, Problem solving, Reaching above shoulder, Repetitive hand/arm use, Seeing - Far/near, Squat/kneel, Standing, Walking "The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision. " EOE M/F/Disability/Vet

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