Physical Therapy Aide - Per Diem

About the Role

Performs supportive patient related and non-patient related tasks as directed by professional staff. Follows the policies and procedures of the department and hospital.

Responsibilities

• Maintains working areas and equipment in clean and orderly condition
• Stores maintains and changes linen
• Prepares and cleans hydrotherapy equipment in accordance with departmental procedures
• Assists with patient transfers from all surfaces
• Uses proper guarding techniques while ambulating patients
• Assist therapists with dressing changes for patients requiring wound care
• Follows Infection Control Procedures
• Measures, adjusts and instructs patients in basic crutch walking
• Prepares patients for specific treatment, including transporting to and within the department
• Assists in toileting of patients as directed by professional staff
• Report safety hazards to Administrative Director or Supervisor
• Assists in maintaining inventory of supplies for the department
• Incorporates physiological age of patients into overall plan for delivery of patient care
• Maintains confidentiality
• Complies with Hospital dress code policy and maintains professional appearance
• Provides proper notification for absence and tardiness
• Performs other duties as assigned and within the scope of training

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent Required
• Less than 1 year on the job training experience in treatment set-ups, ordering supplies and guarding techniques Required
• Ability to apply appropriate body mechanics and use of assistive equipment in all patient transfers
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) AHA CPR within 90 Days Required