Therapy Aide ADHC
About The Position
Under the Program Director's guidance, this rewarding role supports participants through rehabilitative activities designed to reduce pain, improve mobility, and enhance quality of life. The position provides hands-on assistance with exercise instruction, demonstrations of physical therapy equipment and techniques, participant evaluation and testing, and preparation of both participants and the rehabilitation area for services. This role is an important part of a caring team dedicated to participant safety, comfort, and success, while also maintaining supplies, assembling equipment, and preparing work areas for daily services.
Requirements
- Nurse Assistant certification or minimum of One year of rehabilitative services experience.
- Knowledge and ability to learn therapy principles, techniques, methods and modalities.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with participants.
- Must possess ability to relate to older persons and sensitivity to the needs of the elderly.
- Must pass a post-offer physical examination and obtain a tuberculosis clearance.
Responsibilities
- Safely transports participants to the therapy area according to the daily time schedule.
- Assists and prepares participants for transferring and toileting.
- Provides on-site supervision to participants in the therapy area.
- Assists in the maintenance, care, and cleaning of equipment and supplies
- Demonstrates and teaches good body mechanics to the participants.
- Reports participant responses and reactions to treatment to the Physical and Occupational Therapist.
- Completes patient attendance information and other charting activities.
- Assists with orientation and training of Certified Nurse’s Assistant(s) assigned to the physical and occupational therapy area.
- Checks equipment routinely to ensure proper operation and follows procedures for notification, repair and replacement.
- Meets participant's care requirements per the individual care plan.
- Performs other tasks as requested under supervision and within scope of abilities.
Benefits
- 10 paid holidays each year.
- Vacation time
- Sick time
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits
- 403(b)-retirement savings plan and matching.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
