Therapy Aide

Job Title: Therapy Aide

Location: Union (UNC)

Department Name: Occupational Therapy-OP

Req #: 0000206291

Status: per hour

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $16.06 - $22.08 per hour

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated per hour wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Job Summary

Provides support to clinical staff to ensure quality patient care in a clean and safe environment,

Completes routine tasks related to cleanliness and maintenance of equipment and physical plant,

As appropriate, may participate in patient treatment sessions under the direct supervision of clinicians,

Assists with the set up and cleanup of therapeutic activities,

Provides additional support to clinical staff as needed,

Essential Job Functions

Assists with patient care activities as appropriate under the direct supervision of a clinician Ex,

ADLs, patient transport, pool, exercise program, etc,

Assists clinicians in preparation and clean up for patient care,

Practices infection control procedures in cleaning of mats, therapy equipment and toys using a hospital approved disinfectant as per hospital policy and procedure and including areas such as waiting area, ADL kitchen, gym, breakout rooms and therapy treatment space,

Maintains a safe environment for patient care activities,

Monitors and maintains inventory of general supplies and equipment,

Orders and follows up on receipt of supplies and equipment in timely manner,

Maintains temperature logs and monitors inspection of therapy equipment as indicated,

Provides additional support to staff as needed,

Ex,

Pantry order, hand washing monitor, MSDS book, photocopying, voicemails, volunteer orientation, data collection and entry, etc,

Completes any other duties as assigned,

Formal Education and Job Related Experience

Experience working with children, especially special needs children preferred,

Excellent customer service skills for interacting with families on site and on the phone,

Ability to take and follow directions, physical stamina and emotional maturity, computer knowledge,

Certification

American Heart Association BLS Provider Certification required,

License

None

Education and Experience Additional Comments

None

Job Specific Contacts

Constant contact with therapists,

Frequent contact with other hospital personnel and volunteers,

Working Conditions and Physical Effort Physical Environment Outpatient setting including gym, pool, casting, etc,

Comments Eye hand coordination, lifting pulling, walking, concentration, analysis, customer sensitivity, etc,

Stamina for standing, transporting material and equipment, assisting with patient transfers,

Supervisory Responsibility Comments May assist with supervision and training of volunteers assigned to site,

Physical Demands

Outpatient setting including gym, pool, casting, etc,

Working Environment Additional Comments

Eye hand coordination, lifting pulling, walking, concentration, analysis, customer sensitivity, etc,

Stamina for standing, transporting material and equipment, assisting with patient transfers,

Job Provides Direction To

May assist with supervision of volunteers assigned to site,

Additional Comments

None