Rehab Therapy Aide / Hospital Assistant

University of Washington•Seattle, WA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Harborview Medical Center’s Comprehensive Outpatient Rehab Program has an outstanding job opportunity for a Rehab Therapy Aide / Hospital Assistant in the clinic. The individual in this position will assist the physical, occupational, and speech therapy staff by performing delegated tasks that involve direct patient care; transportation of patients and supplies; ordering and stocking of supplies; and maintenance/set up of special equipment. Additionally, the person in this role will participate in unit and selected departmental activities to promote effective problem solving and communication.

Requirements

Nursing Assistant-Registered (NAR) or Nursing Assistant-Certified (NAC) with the State of Washington
High school diploma or GED equivalent
Six months experience involving customer service in a health care setting OR six months experience involving direct patient care OR equivalent education/experience
Valid American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for healthcare providers upon hire

Responsibilities

Orders, maintains, and monitors all supply areas, and stocks equipment.
Monitors and restocks workgroup forms.
Cleans and maintains equipment, including but not limited to mats, wheelchairs, cpms, parallel bars, toys, and loaner bathroom equipment.
Maintains cleanliness and order in work area, gyms, and supply and storage areas.
Delivers equipment to appropriate departments; obtains supplies from other departments.
Provides routine inspection and maintenance of department equipment; removes faulty or damaged equipment from service, and reports to appropriate personnel.
Moves and sets up equipment, as necessary, for therapist use and patient care; assists in setting up special equipment.
Orders charts and retrieves records and other documents.
Transfers patient to and from appropriate conveyances (e.g., wheelchair, Hoyer lift, and mat or tilt table).
Transports patients to and from their room and to designated treatment area.
Assists with such tasks as ambulating, positioning, and turning patients, completing ROM, exercise program, transferring patients to and from bed, assisting with ADL’s, emptying linen bags.
Drives rehab van as necessary.