Therapy Aide (CV PACE - Merced )

Golden Valley Health Centers • Merced, CA

34d • $25 - $26 • Onsite

About The Position

The Therapy Aide provides support to the therapy team in the delivery of rehabilitation care to patients. Performs nonmedical tasks, such as setting up and cleaning treatment rooms and transporting patients to different areas of the health care facility. Location: Central Valley PACE Center located in Merced. This position will provide support to our Modesto and McHenry Specialty Clinic as needed. Schedule: Monday - Friday, working from 8:00am - 5:00pm Compensation: $25.11 - $26.36 an hour Golden Valley Health Centers offers excellent benefits including Medical: (0 Deductible / $2,000 Individual; $4,000 Family Out-of-Pocket Max), excellent PPO coverages; Dental; Vision; 403(b) with match, FSA plans, gym discounts, and so much more!

Requirements

• Must possess the skills necessary to provide care for patients and must be able to function well in a team environment.
• Communicate effectively with patients and co-workers.
• Work effectively in a team setting.
• Patience and strong interpersonal skills.
• Excellent oral, written, and computer skills.
• Bilingual English/Spanish required
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Six (6) months experience in a professional or personal care setting.
• Current BLS CPR Card certified by the American Heart Association.
• Minimum six months experience in a physical or occupational therapy setting.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient intake.
• Transport patients to and from therapy and assists into and out of therapy tubs.
• Administrative support of the department, including scheduling of and follow up with patients.
• Observes patient's response to therapy and intervenes at signs of distress.
• Reports changes in patient clinical status, unusual patient behavior, and health concerns to appropriate personnel.
• Document patient's communication, responses and progress.
• Responsible for preparation of equipment and supplies; and maintaining a clean and functional area for treatments and exercises.
• Constructs adaptive equipment such as transfer belts, makes simple repairs to therapy equipment and reports faulty or malfunctioning items.
• Prepares supply requisitions.
• Follow infectious disease precautions to prevent the spread of organism. Follows established departmental and position specific policies and procedures and updates as needed.
• Attends meetings, and family conferences as required.
• Other projects and duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical: (0 Deductible / $2,000 Individual; $4,000 Family Out-of-Pocket Max), excellent PPO coverages
• Dental
• Vision
• 403(b) with match
• FSA plans
• gym discounts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees