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Part-Time Mobility Aide
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Position Number: 6037875
Location: Gilroy, CA
Position Type: Disability Services

Part-Time Mobility Aide

Gavilan College

Salary: $22.77 - $28.23 Hourly

Location: Gilroy Campus

Job Type: Part-Time

Job Number: 202500039

Department: AEC

Closing: 3/19/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

Bargaining Unit: CSEA

Definition

Part-Time Position (0.6 FTE)
24 hours per week with no district health benefits
Under general supervision, to assist students with disabilities in performing exercises, and operating exercise and adaptive equipment; to transport disabled students on campus; to provide delivery services and other support for the program area; and to perform related duties as assigned.

Distinguishing Characteristics

This is a basic working level classification assisting students with disabilities in exercise/ adjunct restorative activities and assisting in movement and transport. This classification is distinguished from Instructional Assistant by its focus on direct physical assistance.

Ideal Candidate:

This position will primarily support students with mobility impairments by providing tram services. The job requires a degree of strength and agility to physically assist students with disabilities in the Adapted Physical Education Program. The employee should have the computer skills necessary to perform clerical tasks, such as completing necessary paperwork and maintaining attendance records. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a sensitivity and basic understanding of the unique and complex needs of students served by the Accessible Education Center. Outstanding customer service and communication skills with the ability to quickly adapt from one situation to the next in a high-volume student service environment is desired.

Essential Duties

Monitors and assists students with disabilities in various on-campus settings and activities including swimming pools, to assure their safety; notifies instructional staff or others of unsafe conditions;
Provides assistance to students with disabilities in a variety of classroom, and physical exercise/adjunct restorative activities including swimming, stretching, aerobics, using weights and exercise machines; assists students in maintaining balance, mounting and dismounting equipment, entering water, remaining afloat, range of motion; provides special materials or services to students in classrooms;
Transports students with disabilities to and from classes and campus bus stop using motorized tram, or pushing wheelchairs;
Assists students in and out of wheelchairs; operates lifts;
Reviews instructions of physicians and others, and discusses exercises with instructional staff, to verify appropriate exercises for students;
n accordance with instructions of faculty, proctors exams and provides accommodations such as reading questions aloud, for students with special needs; terminates exams for students violating standards;
Picks up/delivers mail, supplies and other materials, and performs related errands on campus;
Provides limited office support such as answering phones and making appointments;
Sets up and cleans exercise areas and equipment, and motorized trams;
Provides back up coverage for other staff to cover breaks;
Maintains basic records and files of work performed.

Minimum Qualifications, Education, and Experience

Knowledge of:

Use and safe operation of assistive, mobility, exercise and adaptive equipment.
Pool safety and drowning prevention. Basic record keeping practices.
Techniques for safe lifting and maneuvering.
Safe driving techniques for on-campus trams in pedestrian walkways

Skill in:

Recognizing conditions which are unsafe and hazardous for individuals with disabilities.
Lifting and maneuvering individuals with disabilities safely.
Understanding and following oral and written directions.
Instructing others in the use of exercise and adaptive equipment.
Maintaining accurate logs and records.
Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work, including working effectively with individuals experiencing frustration and communication limitations.

Other Requirements: Must be able to complete certification in CPR.

ILLUSTRATIVE EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: A typical way to obtain the above knowledge and skill is a combination of education and experience equivalent to:

Completion of high school and one year of experience working in a medical, adjunct therapy or other setting which has involved providing physical assistance to others. Ability to swim is desirable.

PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS: The physical abilities involved in the performance of essential duties are:

Physical strength and stamina to lift, transfer and move adults, and assist them in exercise; manual dexterity to operate vehicles and exercise/adaptive equipment; vision to drive in crowded pedestrian areas and read instructions; speech and hearing to detect warning signals and for giving and receiving instructions and routine information; ability to wade to chest depth and spend extended periods of time in chlorinated water; work outdoors in inclement weather. This work is performed indoors and outdoors in a variety of settings including in pools.

NON-DISCRIMINATION: Gavilan College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action/Title IX/Employer of Disabled, committed to hiring a diverse staff. All qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, military status, sexual orientation, or marital status are encouraged to apply. If you have a verifiable disability and require accommodation to complete an application, please contact the Human Resources Office at (408) 852-2823

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All applicants for faculty and academic administrators must meet the minimum qualifications for the discipline as specified in Minimum Qualifications for Faculty and Administrators in California Community Colleges, published by the Board of Governors of the California Community Colleges. All degrees and credits earned in fulfillment of minimum requirements must be from accredited institutions. Applicants who do not meet the minimum stated educational qualifications may apply for equivalency by submitting the Supplemental Application for Equivalency. (Download PDF reader)

FOREIGN DEGREE HOLDERS

For positions requiring a degree, all foreign degree credentials must be evaluated by a third party to determine the equivalent U.S. degree and major, and the Foreign Credential Evaluation must be attached to your application before your application will be considered. Not attaching your Foreign Credential Evaluation will render your application incomplete. Evaluations should provide the name of the institution attended, a description of your credentials, the major field of study, and the U.S. equivalent for each credential. For a list of evaluating agencies, visit the State of California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. Note: Even if you obtained your graduate degree(s) in the U.S., you must attach a Foreign Credential Evaluation for your undergraduate degree if it was obtained outside the U.S.

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