Part-time, 20 hours per week. Wednesdays, 8-9 hours; other days and hours can be flexible up to 20 per week.
JOB SUMMARY:
Performs various patient and departmental activities related to patient rehabilitation under the guidance and direction of a PT/OT Therapist.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- At least 16 years of age
- High school diploma or equivalent, preferred
- Heartsaver CPR, preferred
- Knowledge of Medical Terminology, preferred
- Previous Therapy Aide experience, preferred
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Prepares the patient for the prescribed therapy treatment.
- Assists patient with admission process.
- Accompanies patient to and from treatment area.
- Prepares the patient and necessary equipment for the prescribed treatment.
- Ensures treatment areas are cleaned before and after treatment.
Implements and assists with patient treatment as directed by Therapist.
- Performs modalities and procedures with regard to time duration, frequency and dosage.
- Initiates patient’s treatment when plan of care is already established.
Promotes and ensures patient and staff safety in all aspects of responsibilities.
- Administers treatments and procedures in a timely and safe manner according to health care provider orders.
- Utilizes proper body mechanics, transfer/lifting techniques to minimize fall risk to patient and injury to self.
- Uses National Patient Safety Goals (for critical access hospitals) to ensure patient safety.
- Implements infectious disease controls as appropriate including isolation procedures, proper use of hand washing and gloves.
Communicates effectively.
- Communicates and collaborates effectively with other health team members regarding patient condition, patient satisfaction needs and recommendations for meeting identified outcomes.
- Follows approved shift report format when communicating patient information.
- Identifies and recognizes abnormal symptoms/changes in patient condition, established priorities and takes appropriate action.
- Appropriately reports condition changes to therapist.
Performs various clerical duties.
- Assists in maintaining complete clinical records.
- Assists with answering phones and other clerical tasks.
- Prepares daily charge sheets collects and ensures accuracy.
- Completes requisition forms for department supplies, equipment and repairs as necessary.
- Ensures all files have referral forms (plan of care) signed by the health care provider for the appropriate treatments.