Therapy Aide - Speech Pathology Dublin

Nationwide Children's Hospital Inc; Dublin; On-site; EUR 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Nationwide Children's Hospital Inc in Ireland is seeking an assistant to support therapy services through the performance of administrative and clinical duties, including maintaining assigned areas and inventory, collecting and reporting data, and assisting with patient care under direct supervision.

The role requires a High School Diploma or equivalent, CPR certification within 60 days of hire, and strong customer service and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Excellent customer service and organizational skills.
• Effective interpersonal skills; ability to multitask and work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Maintains a safe and clean environment and prepares treatment areas for therapy.
• Monitors inventory of supplies and assists with adaptive equipment, splints, and soft goods.
• Assists with patient transportation while maintaining confidentiality.
• Performs general office duties and data collection to support operations.
• Coordinates departmental volunteers and observer activities.
• Assists patients with personal needs during therapy under supervision.

Skills

Customer service

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Multitask

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Computer skills

Job description

Overview

40 hours per week; 5-day work week. Monday-Friday; hours can be adjusted a bit to fit the candidate. We do need until 6 pm 2 nights per week (Mondays definitely; other day is changing/will likely be Thursdays)

Job Description Summary

Supports therapy services through the performance of administrative and clinical duties such as maintaining assigned areas and inventory, collecting and reporting data, and assisting with patient care under direct supervision.

Job Description

Essential Functions

• Maintains a safe and clean environment, performing routine maintenance and environmental rounds. Prepares treatment areas for therapy.


• Monitors and maintains inventory of supplies and equipment, ensuring adequate stock and proper functioning. Assists with the fabrication and application of adaptive equipment, orthopedic soft goods, and splints.


• Assists with the transportation of patients, records, equipment, and supplies, maintaining patient confidentiality at all times.


• Performs general office duties and administrative functions to support departmental operations. Collects and reports data.


• Coordinates and monitors departmental volunteers and individuals wishing to observe therapy.


• Attends to patients' personal needs during therapy and assists in the performance of patient-related activities under the direct supervision.

Education Requirement

• High School Diploma or equivalent, required.

Certifications

• CPR certification within 60 days of hire, required.

Skills

• Excellent customer service and organizational skills.


• Effective interpersonal skills. Ability to multitask, problem solve, and function in team setting.

Experience

• Health care experience, preferred.


• Experience working with children, preferred.

Physical Requirements

OCCASIONALLY: Climb stairs/ladder, Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs, Sitting, Working Outdoors

FREQUENTLY: Bend/twist, Computer skills, Flexing/extending of neck, Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 21-40 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 41-60 lbs, Patient Equipment, Squat/kneel

CONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech, Color vision, Decision Making, Depth perception, Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning, Hearing acuity, Interpreting Data, Peripheral vision, Problem solving, Reaching above shoulder, Repetitive hand/arm use, Seeing - Far/near, Standing, Walking

“The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet”