Rehab Therapy Aide - Per Diem

Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia•Philadelphia, PA

5d•$17 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

Provides support to the licensed clinical Occupational & Physical Therapists and Therapy Assistants in the completion of their patient care responsibilities and daily work flow. Ensures that the environment is safe, clean, secure and orderly at all times.

Requirements

High School Diploma / GED Required
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) - issued through on organization that requires a hands-on instructor lead psychomotor skills verification (ex. American Heart Association or Red Cross) required. - upon hire - Required
Basic working knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint computer programs
Basic working knowledge of photocopiers, fax machines, scanner, laminators and printers
Basic working knowledge of iPads, projectors, cameras and downloading of photos
Interpersonal relationships skills that permit effective communication with parents, children of various ages, peers and supervisors.
Works in a physical therapy gym, treatment rooms, and hospital rooms.
Required to lift patients with or without the assistance of others, depending on both the patient and employees needs.

Responsibilities

Assists in safely transporting patients to and from therapy areas.
Demonstrates safe body mechanics and safely performs all types of patient transfers.
Demonstrates competency in patient safety responsibilities at all times.
Performs code cart checks.
Assists with group and individual patient treatment under close direct supervision from a licensed therapist.
Preparation of the patient and patient areas for treatment, assisting in transfer/positioning of patient, participating in group treatment led by a therapist, helping patients to practice routine therapy activities following demonstration by a therapist, and modifying adaptive equipment/assistive devices designed by a therapist.
Straightens therapy rooms, keeps storage areas neat and orderly, returns toys and other equipment to their proper location, straightens office areas including bookshelves and files, and cleans kitchen counters and surfaces.
Sanitizes mats, mat table, toys, test materials, and other equipment used in patient care.
Cleans whirlpools on weekly basis.
Checks splint pan and hydro collator for water level and perform routine cleaning according to infection control guidelines.
Cleans refrigerator, stove, and microwave. Discards all perishable foods left in refrigerator or cabinets.
Cleans storage closets and cabinets; wipes down shelves.
Performs spot check of inventory (splinting, central) and replaces stock as needed.
Checks department for housekeeping or maintenance concerns and arranges for service as needed.
Delivers and collects department mail.
Assists clinical staff as requested in performing errands or clerical work.
Assists clinical staff in training and delegation to department volunteers.
Under indirect supervision from a licensed therapist scores standardized assessment results for developmental evaluations.