Shepherd Center
Healthcare
PRNPhysical/OccupationalTherapyAideOutpatient
“PRN Physical/Occupational Therapy Aide - Outpatient at Shepherd Center. Skills: Patient preparation, Patient assistance, Equipment management, Regulatory compliance, Patient interaction. Assist in creating a welcoming environment for patient care. Transport patients throughout the center”
What You'll Achieve.
Contributes to the improvement of patient experience through rehabilitation services
Industry & Context.
Ability to follow instructions and problem solve; Demonstrates critical thinking skills and makes sound judgments to monitor and respond to patient needs or changes in condition; Identifies potential risk areas within area of responsibility and supports problem resolution process
Uses body, tools, or special devices to safely, effectively, and efficiently to move, guide, or place patients, Involves some latitude for judgement with regard to precision attained and the selection of what adaptive device(s) to utilize, Ability to transfer and position patients, consistent with lifting up to 30 lbs, Repetitive lifting, moving, squatting, kneeling, and crawling physical requirements, Normal patient care environment, Some potential for exposure to blood and body fluids, Some potential exposure to infectious viruses
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
High School Diploma or equivalent, Basic computer skills, Ability to learn and operate therapy equipment, Ability to follow instructions and problem solve, Completes orientation and initial assessment of competency successfully by determined due date, Completes mandatory education and annual competency assessment requirements by determined due date
Nice to Have
Previous therapy aide or clinical/healthcare experience, A bachelor’s degree in exercise science, health science, biology or related field of study, Previous experience with patients with Spinal Cord Injury, Traumatic Brain Injury Stroke, Concussion and Vestibular Disorders
What You'll Do.
Assist in creating a welcoming environment for patient care
Transport patients throughout the center
Assemble equipment and adjusting it to patient needs
Assist patients with transfers on the nursing units
in preparation for a PT session
Assist patient with weight shifts and other daily activities (grooming
bathing etc.) or assigned OT therapy activities
Conduct assigned OT groups or assisting PTs or PTAs in a group setting
Maintain the therapy and nursing equipment and environment
Clean and return wheelchairs
and other equipment as assigned
Complete assigned clerical duties
Instruct new employees and volunteers in departmental maintenance tasks
Attend and actively contributes to department meetings
Perform consistent with Shepherd Center standards
Practice proper safety techniques in accordance with Center and departmental policies and procedures
Responsible for the reporting of employee/patient/visitor injuries or accidents
or other safety issues to the supervisor and in the occurrence notification system
Monitor and ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements
organizational standards
and policies and procedures related to area of responsibility
Identifies potential risk areas within area of responsibility and supports problem resolution process
Perform other duties as required/requested/assigned
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborative role addresses and resolves issues in order to facilitate patient recovery; Assisting PTs or PTAs in a group setting; Attends and actively contributes to department meetings; Instructs new employees and volunteers in departmental maintenance tasks
Communication Scope
Communicates effectively using timely verbal, non-verbal and written communication
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