Therapy Aide

Nationwide Children's Hospital • Belington, WV

16d • Onsite

About The Position

This therapy aide position will support our outpatient Occupation, Physical and Speech Therapists at the Grove City Close to Home location. Position is Part time, 30 hours per week, Monday-Friday. The schedule will likely be 8am-2pm or 9am-3pm, or a combination of these, Monday-Friday Job Description Summary: Supports therapy services through the performance of administrative and clinical duties such as maintaining assigned areas and inventory, collecting and reporting data, and assisting with patient care under direct supervision. Job Description: Essential Functions: Maintains a safe and clean environment, performing routine maintenance and environmental rounds. Prepares treatment areas for therapy. Monitors and maintains inventory of supplies and equipment, ensuring adequate stock and proper functioning. Assists with the fabrication and application of adaptive equipment, orthopedic soft goods, and splints. Assists with the transportation of patients, records, equipment, and supplies, maintaining patient confidentiality at all times. Performs general office duties and administrative functions to support departmental operations. Collects and reports data. Coordinates and monitors departmental volunteers and individuals wishing to observe therapy. Attends to patients’ personal needs during therapy and assists in the performance of patient-related activities under the direct supervision.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent, required.
• CPR certification no later than 60 days post hire or post expiration, required.
• Excellent customer service and organizational skills.
• Effective interpersonal skills.
• Ability to multitask, problem solve, and function in team setting.

Nice To Haves

• Health care experience, preferred.
• Experience working with children, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintains a safe and clean environment, performing routine maintenance and environmental rounds.
• Prepares treatment areas for therapy.
• Monitors and maintains inventory of supplies and equipment, ensuring adequate stock and proper functioning.
• Assists with the fabrication and application of adaptive equipment, orthopedic soft goods, and splints.
• Assists with the transportation of patients, records, equipment, and supplies, maintaining patient confidentiality at all times.
• Performs general office duties and administrative functions to support departmental operations.
• Collects and reports data.
• Coordinates and monitors departmental volunteers and individuals wishing to observe therapy.
• Attends to patients’ personal needs during therapy and assists in the performance of patient-related activities under the direct supervision.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees