JOB REQUIREMENTS: The Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA),
has multiple openings for Therapy Assistant Entry or Objective level
positions to serve as part of the team at the Wisconsin Veterans Home in
King (WVHK). WVHK provides professional long-term skilled nursing care
as well as short term rehabilitative stays. The campus is located off
Highway 10 between Stevens Point and Appleton and is set on scenic
Rainbow Lake, spanning 42 tree-lined acres. These positions participate
and assist in the development and implementation of the activity therapy
program at the Veterans Home. This includes assisting with planning the
activity program, maintaining records pertinent to care plans, and
directing the efforts of volunteers and other staff assisting with
activities on- and off-campus. Due to the nature of the position, WDVA
will conduct a criminal background check prior to an offer of
employment. Job duties require the ability to assist patients weighing
up to 350 pounds with their mobility needs, push carts weighing up to 75
pounds, and frequently move equipment weighing up to 30 pounds from
carts to table. Employment in this position is contingent upon passing a
pre-employment tuberculosis (TB) skin test. A 12-month probationary
period may be required. 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. The incumbent must meet
the requirements to operate a State of Wisconsin Fleet vehicle.
** OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: In their resume and
letter, minimally qualified applicants will provide details on their
experience: Planning and organizing or conducting activities for
individuals and/or groups; and With medical recordkeeping Well-qualified
applicants will also provide details on their experience: Working with
elderly and/or disabled clients or with residents in a long-term care
facility. ** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online:
https://wj.wi.gov/19982 Qualified females, minorities, and special
disabled veterans and other veterans are encouraged to apply.
