Therapy AideThe Fresno County Department of Public Health invites applications for the position of Therapy Aide. Incumbents assist Therapists in treating children with disabilities in a medical therapy unit in the California Children's Services program; performs technical and clerical support services in health care settings; and perform related work as required. Individuals who are bilingual in Spanish are highly encouraged to apply.
Please Note:
The posted salary information is based on hiring at a Step 3 placement pursuant to California's healthcare minimum wage requirements as mandated by SB 525. Fresno County is working together for a quality of life for all. Our mission is to provide excellent public services to our diverse community.
Minimum Qualifications
Experience: One (1) year of full-time, paid work experience in a patient care setting.
License:
Possession of a valid Class "C" driver's license, or equivalent. Certificate: Possession of a valid First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certificate is required within ninety (90) days of appointment.
How To Apply:
Applications must be submitted online only. An online application can be found at: FresnoCountyJobs.com. Open the Job Information Flyer and click "Apply" to begin the online application process. Once the filing deadline has passed, you may check the status of the recruitment at anytime by logging on to: https://www.governmentjobs.com/Applications/Index/fresnoca.
Please Note:
It is the applicant's responsibility to notify Human Resources of any email address, mailing address, and telephone number changes. Notices from Human Resources will be sent via email only.
Required Application Materials:
A complete, accurate Fresno County employment application must be submitted online only and shall include:
All work experience to demonstrate the applicant meets the minimum qualifications.
A valid driver's license number.
Supplemental Questionnaire
Please Note:
Resumes and attachments are not accepted in lieu of a completed employment application.
Incomplete or inaccurate applications will be disqualified.
Submissions must be received by the closing date and time of this recruitment. Amendments will not be accepted after the filing deadline.
Applications submitted via U.S. mail, email, fax, or in person in our office will not be accepted.
Selection Process:
Pursuant to Fresno County Personnel Rule 4 - Selection Process, applicants may be required to complete an examination process and successful candidates will be placed on an employment list effective for a minimum of 3 months and certified in final rank order as vacancies occur. Tentative Exam Dates: October 26-27, 2026 Tentative Interview Dates: November 9-10, 2026
Please Note:
The eligible list for this recruitment may be extended up to 12 months, and may be used to fill both extra-help and permanently allocated positions. Individuals selected for extra-help appointment may be transitioned to a permanently allocated position at a later date as authorized by the Fresno County Personnel Rules.
Reasonable Accommodations:
Positions in this classification are in Medical Group III - Heavy Physical Activity (Personnel Rule 8). This group includes positions which require heavy physical effort using arms, legs, back and trunk in frequent lifting, pushing, or pulling objects weighing (or offering resistance equivalent to) over 25 pounds. Generally, considerable bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, reaching, as well as standing and walking are involved. Physical stamina is usually required and explosive strength using bursts of energy may be required, depending upon specific position assignments. The County of Fresno is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application, examination, or selection process may contact Human Resources at (559) 600-1830 at least five days prior to the scheduled date or deadline. Eligible candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer:
The County of Fresno is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of Fresno County to provide employment opportunity for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, or denial of medical family care leave, or any other non-job-related factor.
