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Helen Hayes Hospital

Therapy Aide

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What they do

An Occupational Therapy Aide assists occupational therapists and technicians to help patients with injuries, illnesses, or disabilities. Sets up treatment areas and equipment, handles clerical tasks, and helps move patients. Works in the office of an occupational therapist or an healthcare setting.

$33,956 / year median in New York

+20% projected growth

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NATURE OF WORK & RESPONSIBILITIES
Assistance with patient therapy treatment on all units. Follow through on recommendation of treatment team. Completing infection control maintenance tasks. Changing of linens and pick up/drop off dirty linen. Cleaning of wheelchairs and cushions and other therapy equipment as needed. Physically assisting group programs, individual treatment sessions and functional activities in order to maintain patient and staff safety. Physical assistance and lifting is required. Ordering supplies as needed. Xeroxing educational materials, home programs. Assist in cleaning and maintenance of cushion closet. Updating and verifying patient schedules and other duties as assigned. Requirements Requirements One year of satisfactory full-time experience in the provision of simple treatment and other patient care services under professional supervision. Benefits Benefits Health insurance Paid time off Dental insurance Vision insurance