Therapy Aide

Nationwide Children's Hospital • Columbus, OH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Overview: MUST be able to work the following days & hours: Mon/Wed/Fri 9:30-6, Tues/Thurs 8-4:30. This role is in outpatient 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. Education Requirement: High School Diploma or equivalent, required. Certifications: CPR certification no later than 60 days post hire or post expiration, required. Skills: Excellent customer service and organizational skills. Effective interpersonal skills. Ability to multitask, problem solve, and function in team setting. Experience: Health care experience, preferred. Experience working with children, preferred. Physical Requirements: OCCASIONALLY: Climb stairs/ladder, Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs, Sitting, Working Outdoors FREQUENTLY: Bend/twist, Computer skills, Flexing/extending of neck, Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 21-40 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 41-60 lbs, Patient Equipment, Squat/kneel CONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech, Color vision, Decision Making, Depth perception, Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning, Hearing acuity, Interpreting Data, Peripheral vision, Problem solving, Reaching above shoulder, Repetitive hand/arm use, Seeing – Far/near, Standing, Walking "The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet" The moment you walk through our doors, you feel it. When you meet our patient families, you believe it. And when you talk with anyone who works here, you want to be part of it. Welcome to Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Where Passion Meets Purpose. Here, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are integrated into our core values and practices. We are passionate about building, sustaining and evolving an inclusive and equitable environment. We are seeking individuals who live these values and want to share their experiences and efforts in support of our collective mission. We’re 15,000 strong. And it takes every one of us to improve the lives of the kids we care for, and the kids around the world we’ll never meet. Kids who live healthier, fuller lives because of the knowledge we share. We know it takes a Collaborative Culture to deliver on our promise to provide the very best, innovative care and to foster new discoveries, made possible by the most groundbreaking research. Anywhere. Ask anyone with a Nationwide Children’s badge what they do for a living. They’ll tell you it’s More Than a Job. It’s a calling. It’s a chance to use and grow your talent to make an impact that truly matters. Because here, we exist simply to help children everywhere. Nationwide Children’s Hospital. A Place to Be Proud.

Requirements

• MUST be able to work the following days & hours: Mon/Wed/Fri 9:30-6, Tues/Thurs 8-4:30
• 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: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED