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.
Restorative Aide- FT The Restorative Aide is responsible for preparing treatment areas, cleaning treatment areas, positioning patients, procurement and inventory of supplies, transporting, and assisting patients and therapist.
QUALIFICATIONS
♦ High School diploma ♦
CPR/BCLS
Certification ♦ Minimum six months experience in an acute or long-term facility preferred. ♦ Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Job Specific:
♦ Ability to Transport, lift, transfer, move and reposition patients in the patient room, Therapy Gym and other common areas of the hospital. ♦ Prepares patient for prescribed treatment and assists professional staff with patient treatment. ♦ Prepares, cleans and maintains treatment areas and equipment. ♦ Procures and keeps an accurate inventory of all therapy supplies. ♦ Performs routine clerical tasks for Therapy Department. ♦ Other duties as assigned.
Company Specific:
♦ Maintains confidentiality of all patients and/or employee information to assure patient and/or employee rights are protected. ♦ Maintains current licensure/certification for position, if applicable. ♦ Consistently follows departmental and hospital Health, Safety, Security, Hazardous Materials policies and procedures. ♦
HIPAA:
Conduct job responsibilities in accordance with HIPAA privacy laws, follow hospital policy in provision of patient confidentiality. Able to identify patient confidentiality issues and reports to proper hospital personnel immediately.
Skills:
♦ Basic computer knowledge. ♦ Appropriate telephone communication skills. ♦ Ability to Transport, lift, transfer, move and reposition patients in the patient room, Therapy Gym and other common areas of the hospital.
Physical and Safety Requirements:
♦ Good general health and stress coping ability. Full mobility and ability to participate in vigorous activity. Ability to clearly and effectively communicate with all constituents (patients, families, peers, and other healthcare team members) as needed. Possess near vision acuity for accurate reading of equipment and recording on patient charts. Must be physically able to lift, support and move patients. ♦ Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position without compromising patient care. Connect with our Recruiter Not ready to complete an application, or have questions? Please contact Emma Peterson by email emma.peterson1@lifepointhealth.net. EEOC Statement Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country. Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.
