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.
Rehabilitation Aide
Good Shepherd Rehabilitation • West Allentown
Allentown, PA
Three Quarter Time (30-35 hrs/wk), Day Shift - 8 hours, TBD
JOB SUMMARY
Enhances department effectiveness by providing patient assistance in preparation for treatment, transporting patients, maintaining equipment and accessories, maintaining documents, ordering and stocking supplies and maintaining a clean environment under the supervision and direction of a licensed therapist.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
DELIVERS
QUALITY CARE
By performing patient related activities to optimize the skilled intervention provided by a licensed therapist.
ORGANIZES WORK ENVIRONMENT
By preparing treatment areas, answering and triaging phone calls, generating and filing documents, preparing billing slips, preparing modalities and completing other tasks as identified by the department.
PROMOTES SAFE AND CLEAN WORKING ENVIRONMENT
By preparing and cleaning treatment areas and equipment in compliance with policies and procedures the rules and regulations governing environment of care and patient safety. By stocking linens and supplies, removing soiled linen, reporting malfunctioning equipment, maintaining clean and clear walkways and safely transporting patients with or without wheelchairs.
PROTECTS PATIENT INFORMATION AND CONFIDENTIALITY
By securing all information in confidential space, following facility confidentiality policy.
CONTRIBUTES TO TEAM EFFORT
By assisting therapists to achieve common goals, demonstrating willingness to provide service at other sites as necessary and promoting a positive work environment. By proposing, investigating and implementing new operational methods to achieve end results.
DEVELOPS AND ENHANCES JOB KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
By participating in continuing education, providing input and information for operational improvement.
EDUCATES STUDENTS, VOLUNTEERS AND AIDES
By providing educational experiences and orienting new staff as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education
High School Diploma required
Work Experience
Previous aide or volunteer work experience preferred
Licenses / Certifications
Basic Life Support / CPR, as a healthcare provider, per the American Heart Association is required for those working in inpatient and long-term care settings. For those working in outpatient settings, this certification is preferred.
GOOD SHEPHERD'S UNIVERSAL FLU PROGRAM
As a health-care provider, we have a professional and ethical obligation to protect our patients and residents from developing further complications.
GOOD SHEPHERD'S UNIVERSAL FLU PROGRAM
To protect our patients and residents, Good Shepherd requires influenza (flu) vaccinations for all Associates, licensed independent practitioners, contracted, agency and temporary employees, students and volunteers.
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Important Note:
Good Shepherd & GSPP Rehabilitation are drug free and tobacco free work environments. As a result, candidates selected for employment may be subject to a drug screen test.•Good Shepherd is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by State or Federal law.
