Therapy Aide / Hospital Assistant
University of Washington Medical Center•Seattle, WA
•$25 - $36•Onsite
About The Position
Harborview Medical Center - Rehab Therapies has an outstanding opportunity for a Therapy Aide / Hospital Assistant / Nursing Assistant Certified (NAR). This role assists physical, occupational, speech, and therapeutic recreation staff in a variety of tasks designed to improve departmental work efficiency. Responsibilities include managing inventory, maintaining equipment, assisting clinical staff with administrative and direct patient care tasks, and ensuring a safe clinical environment.
Requirements
- Nursing Assistant-Registered (NAR) 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
- 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.
- Maintains a safe clinical environment including aspects such as use of proper principles/techniques for all procedures, body substance isolation, and responsibility to identify/report unsafe situations.
- Emails and alpha pages workgroup members with information updates.
- Transfers patient to and from appropriate conveyances (e.g., wheelchair, Hoyer lift, and mat or tilt table).
- Cultivates and demonstrates positive work attitudes and relationships.
- Seeks feedback from others and responds in a non-defensive manner; implements suggestions from constructive feedback.
Benefits
- Benefits information available at https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-uw-staff/
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
