Therapy Aide

Job description

• Prepares the patient for treatment as directed by the PT/OT/SLP/PTA/COTA (obtaining necessary equipment and supplies, facilitating communication between the patient and the therapist). Ensures patient safety and comfort following a visit (patient call light within reach, bedside table returned, etc.). Prepares treatment areas prior to the visit to ensure the proper equipment and supplies are set-up for therapy treatments. Assists with patient care when two or more people are required for safety, under the direction and supervision of licensed therapist. Cleans treatment areas and equipment following visits. Monitors patient when unattended by therapist. Reports unexpected responses to treatment to responsible therapist.
• Delivers equipment and supplies to therapists or treatment area, assists with monitoring PAR. Ensures equipment is regularly available for use in designated treatment areas (example; returns/redistributes walkers to storage area). Cleans, monitors and organizes treatment equipment and equipment storage areas, including equipment before and after patient use, assists with distribution of equipment and other deliveries to appropriate areas, including FEES scopes to/from sterile processing
• Monitors PPE, linen and other department supplies inventories, ordering replacements as necessary though department processes or Logistics.
• Utilizes Epic, OneDrive, Outlook and other computer applications, as needed, to assist with monitoring department processes and communications, patient care needs, and daily flow planning.
• Provide support during staff orientation (hospital tour), student orientation, and volunteer orientation. Manage the volunteer observation schedule and serve as a key contact for volunteers.
• High School graduate or equivalent
• Current American Heart Healthcare Provider BLS Certification
• Medical terminology, previous health care experience preferred