KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
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Knowledge of cognitive impairment.
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Skill in CPR, Heimlich maneuver, use of blood pressure cuff, and stethoscope.
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Ability to communicate effectively and work within interdisciplinary team with empathy and sensitivity.
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Ability to use small office equipment.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.
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Performs medium work that involves walking, standing, stooping, jumping, stretching, or lifting all of the time and also involves exerting between 20 and 50 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or exceptional skill, adeptness and speed in the use of the fingers, hands or limbs in tasks involving very close tolerances or limits of accuracy.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.
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Work is performed in a clinical setting and the employee may be exposed to communicable diseases.
WORK HOURS
35 hours a week- Monday-Friday (May be required to work nights, weekends and holidays to meet the business needs of the City.)
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT COMPLIANCE
The City of Deerfield Beach is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the City to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.
ESSENTIAL SAFETY FUNCTIONSIt is the responsibility of each employee to comply with established policies, procedures and safe work practices. Each employee must follow safety training and instructions provided by their supervisor. Each employee must also properly wear and maintain all personal protective equipment required for their job. Finally, each employee must immediately report any unsafe work practices or unsafe conditions as well as any on-the-job injury or illnesses. Every manager/supervisor is responsible for enforcing all safety rules and regulations. In addition, they are responsible for ensuring that a safe work environment is maintained, safe work practices are followed, and employees are properly trained.
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES
Note: During emergency conditions, all City employees are automatically considered emergency service workers. City employees are subject to being called to work in the event of a disaster, such as hurricane, or other emergency situations and are expected to perform emergency service duties as assigned.
The City of Deerfield Beach values the service veterans and their family members have given to our country and supports the hiring of returning service members and military spouses.