Rehab Therapy Aide - Per Diem

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia•Philadelphia, PA

5d•$17 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

Provides support to licensed clinical Occupational & Physical Therapists and Therapy Assistants in completing patient care responsibilities and daily workflow. Ensures the environment is safe, clean, secure, and orderly at all times.

Requirements

High School Diploma / GED Required
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) - issued through an organization that requires a hands-on instructor lead psychomotor skills verification (ex. American Heart Association or Red Cross) required - upon hire
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, including preparation of the patient and patient areas, assisting in transfer/positioning of patient, participating in group treatment, helping patients practice routine therapy activities, and modifying adaptive equipment/assistive devices.
Straightens therapy rooms, keeps storage areas neat and orderly, returns toys and equipment to their proper location, straightens office areas, and cleans kitchen counters and surfaces.
Sanitizes mats, mat table, toys, test materials, and other equipment used in patient care.
Cleans whirlpools on a weekly basis.
Checks splint pan and hydro collator for water level and performs 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 (OT specific duty).