Inpatient Therapy Aide

About the job

Overview:

This job is M-F 730-4pm with a minimum of 1 weekend shift a month. You must be able to work this schedule for 1 full year post hire.

Job Description Summary:

Supports therapy services through the performance of administrative and clinical duties such as maintaining assigned areas and inventory, collecting and reporting data, and assisting with patient care under direct supervision.

Job Description:

• Essential Functions:
• Assists with the transportation of patients, records, equipment, and supplies, maintaining patient confidentiality at all times.
• Attends to patients’ personal needs during therapy and assists in the performance of patient-related activities under the direct supervision.
• Coordinates and monitors departmental volunteers and individuals wishing to observe therapy.
• Maintains a safe and clean environment, performing routine maintenance and environmental rounds. Prepares treatment areas for therapy.
• Monitors and maintains inventory of supplies and equipment, ensuring adequate stock and proper functioning. Assists with the fabrication and application of adaptive equipment, orthopedic soft goods, and splints.
• Performs general office duties and administrative functions to support departmental operations. Collects and reports data.

Education Requirement:
High School Diploma or equivalent, required.

Certifications:
Certified Medical Assistant or Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) , preferred.

• Skills:
• Excellent customer service and organizational skills.
• Effective interpersonal skills. Ability to multitask, problem solve, and function in team setting.

• Experience:
• Health care experience, preferred.
• Experience working with children, preferred.

Physical Requirements:
OCCASIONALLY: Chemicals/Medications, Climb stairs/ladder, Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens, Decision Making, Flexing/extending of neck, Fume /Gases /Vapors, Lifting / Carrying: 21-40 lbs, Loud Noises, Problem solving, Pushing / Pulling: 41-60 lbs, Sitting
FREQUENTLY: Bend/twist, Blood and/or Bodily Fluids, Computer skills, Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning, Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs, Patient Equipment, Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 26-40 lbs, Reaching above shoulder, Repetitive hand/arm use, Squat/kneel, Standing
CONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech, Color vision, Hearing acuity, Interpreting Data, Peripheral vision, Seeing – Far/near, 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"