Therapy Aide I - Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Network

• JOB SUMMARY
  • Assists in patient care and related activities as instructed by the physical therapist, physical therapist assistant, occupational therapist, certified occupational therapist assistant or speech language pathologist.
  • Monitors inventory, clinical areas, patient waiting area as assigned to ensure optimal delivery of services.
  • Performs clerical functions including but not limited to the following: taking inventory, ordering supplies, photocopying, answering telephone, faxing, scheduling, word processing, database input, voice mail operations, generation of computer reports and filing.
  • Clean and organize work area and disinfect equipment after treatment
  • Instruct, motivate, safeguard and assist patients practicing exercises and functional activities, under direction of medical staff.
  • Secure patients into or onto therapy equipment.
  • Transport patients to and from treatment areas, using wheelchairs or providing standing support.
  • Confer with physical therapy staff or others to discuss and evaluate patient information for planning, modifying, and coordinating treatment.
  • Maintain equipment and furniture to keep it in good working condition, including performing the assembly and disassembly of equipment and accessories.
  • Change linens, such as bed sheets and pillow cases.
  • Arrange treatment supplies to keep them in order.
  • Assist patients to dress, undress, and put on and remove supportive devices, such as braces, splints, and slings.
  • Demonstrates the ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
  • Demonstrates the ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem and alerts the appropriate person.
• ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
  • PATIENT / CUSTOMER
    • Essential Accountabilities
      • Ensures communication and collaboration with supervisors and fellow co-workers to serve patients and other customers to the best of his/her ability.
      • Is professional in all actions and appearance
      • Ensure compliance with regulatory parameters
      • Uses resources wisely – as if they were one’s own.
      • Demonstrates understanding and ownership of how his/her role contributes to achieving the success of the Department and the Health System.
      • Demonstrates a personal commitment to ensuring a clean and safe working environment.
      • Anticipates patients’/customers’ needs and acts accordingly.
      • Works to enhance patient satisfaction
      • Assist patients and families
      • Analyzes problems from the customers’ point of view.
      • Honors patient/customer/employee confidentiality.
      • Seeks feedback on how to improve performance and offers constructive feedback, as well.
      • Applies learning for improved performance.
      • Presents self professionally & demonstrates professional behavior during interactions with others
      • Strives to understand and value differences in others’ race, nationality, gender, age, background, experience, and style.
  • PATIENT/ EMPLOYEE SAFETY ACCOUNTABILITIES
    • Patient Care Providers
      • Participates in Entity and Department wide initiatives for Patient /Employee safety
      • Demonstrates an awareness of patient/ employee safety when carrying out daily responsibilities of their position.
      • Validation of annual competencies required for the position
  • OPERATIONS
    • Essential Accountabilities
      • Area Preparation and Maintenance
      • Assists therapist with patient care
      • Regulatory Compliance: Ensures treatment area is compliant with federal, state and local regulatory standards and requirements, including JCAHO, Department of Health, funding agencies, FDA, HIPAA, HCFA, DPW and others.
      • Office Procedures
• QUALIFICATIONS
  • To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
    
    • Education
      • High School Diploma required
      • Associate's Degree preferred
    • Work Experience
      • 1 year of experience working in similar clinical setting preferred
    • Licenses / Certifications
      • BLS / CPR for a healthcare provider, per the American Heart Association required

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