PMR Therapy Aide (Full-Time, Day Shift)

Essential Functions

• Completes cleaning tasks utilizing compliance standards.
• Maintains defined logs for therapy sites.
• Performs Tracer and Proud Rounds, as assigned by supervisor.
• Performs maintenance and/or inventory of equipment according to unit/department standards.
• P Practices standard precautions while handling contaminated items.
• Maintains unit order and efficiency.
• Maintains appearance of patient care areas and public areas.
• Maintains safe work environment.
• Orders and stocks supplies to meet the needs of the unit/department.
• Demonstrates an awareness of cost containment practices.
• Distributes supplies to appropriate areas according to unit/department standards.
• Demonstrates computer skills necessary to perform unit/department specific responsibilities.
• Schedules follow up appointments for patients and handle phone calls at outpatient sites.
• Works assigned tracking tools.
• Preps/Cleans treating area to gain efficient turnaround time for patient throughput.
• Transports patients to/from nursing units, as needed, in acute care setting or escorts patients to and from treatment area in outpatient setting.
• Aids in set up and removal of modality equipment, as supervised by therapist.
• Aids therapists in treatment techniques when support is needed for patient safety.
• Documents accurately and timely, according to unit/department standards.
• Reports promptly unusual situations, reactions, effects or conditions related to patient care to the responsible person(s).
• Demonstrates positive interpersonal skills when dealing with patients, family members and staff.
• Demonstrates proper responses to emergency situations.
• Identifies learning needs and seeks available resources and opportunities.
• Completes assignments within designated shift.
• Responds promptly to requests for assistance.
• Respects patient rights and maintains strict confidentiality.
• Communicates clearly, concisely and appropriately (verbal/written communications).
• Assumes personal responsibility for attendance to maintain unit/department function.
• Handles conflicts in a positive manner.
• Able to prioritize continually.
• Maintains clinical skills necessary to perform duty/job.
• Demonstrates competency with procedures based on unit population and/or age-specific needs.
• Obtains and accurately documents all required patient information; reporting changes and abnormal findings to the treating therapist in a timely fashion.
• Participates in achieving institution wide and unit based quality outcomes.
• Performs duty/job with appropriate level of independence.
• Performs duty/job with accuracy and efficiency.
• Accepts accountability, as an individual and as a team member for all services provided.

Secondary Functions

• Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• HS diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Completion of the educational requirements (additional formal education/training; maximum supervision for initial competency; high degree associated risk factors; yearly competency evaluation and training).
• CPR Certification required.