Restorative Aide
Lifepoint Health•Philadelphia, PA
•Onsite
About The Position
The Restorative Aide is responsible for preparing treatment areas, cleaning treatment areas, positioning patients, procurement and inventory of supplies, transporting, and assisting patients and therapist. This role also involves maintaining confidentiality of patient and employee information, adhering to HIPAA privacy laws, and following hospital policies for health, safety, and security. The position requires basic computer knowledge and appropriate telephone communication skills.
Requirements
- High School diploma
- CPR/BCLS Certification
- Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills
- Basic computer knowledge
- Appropriate telephone communication skills
- Ability to Transport, lift, transfer, move and reposition patients in the patient room, Therapy Gym and other common areas of the hospital
- Good general health and stress coping ability
- Full mobility and ability to participate in vigorous activity
- Ability to clearly and effectively communicate with all constituents (patients, families, peers, and other healthcare team members) as needed
- Possess near vision acuity for accurate reading of equipment and recording on patient charts
- Must be physically able to lift, support and move patients
Nice To Haves
- Minimum six months experience in an acute or long-term facility preferred
Responsibilities
- Prepares treatment areas
- Cleans treatment areas
- Positions patients
- Procurement and inventory of supplies
- Transporting patients
- Assisting patients and therapist
- Prepares patient for prescribed treatment
- Assists professional staff with patient treatment
- Prepares, cleans and maintains treatment areas and equipment
- Procures and keeps an accurate inventory of all therapy supplies
- Performs routine clerical tasks for Therapy Department
- Maintains confidentiality of all patients and/or employee information
- Maintains current licensure/certification for position, if applicable
- Consistently follows departmental and hospital Health, Safety, Security, Hazardous Materials policies and procedures
- Conducts job responsibilities in accordance with HIPAA privacy laws
- Identifies patient confidentiality issues and reports to proper hospital personnel immediately
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
