Geriatric Therapy Aide – Rehab & Mobility Support

Meals On Wheels OC; Anaheim (CA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10 paid holidays

Vacation time

Sick time

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

403(b) retirement plan with matching

Job summary

Meals On Wheels OC in Anaheim, CA is seeking a Therapy Aide ADHC to support older adults in rehabilitative activities. You will assist with exercise instruction, equipment handling, and participant preparation for therapy sessions.

The role involves transporting participants, assisting with transfers, and supervising activities in the therapy area, while contributing to safety, comfort, and daily operations. A Nurse Assistant certification or related rehab experience is required.

Qualifications

• Nurse Assistant certification or minimum of work experience in rehabilitation services.
• One year of rehabilitative services experience.
• Knowledge and ability to learn therapy principles, techniques, methods and modalities.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with participants.
• Must possess ability to relate to older persons and sensitivity to the needs of the elderly.
• Must pass a post-offer physical examination and obtain a tuberculosis clearance.

Responsibilities

• Safely transports participants to the therapy area according to the daily time schedule.
• Assists and prepares participants for transferring and toileting.
• Provides on-site supervision to participants in the therapy area.
• Assists in the maintenance, care, and cleaning of equipment and supplies.
• Demonstrates and teaches good body mechanics to the participants.
• Reports participant responses and reactions to treatment to the Physical and Occupational Therapist.
• Completes patient attendance information and other charting activities.
• Assists with orientation and training of Certified Nurse’s Assistant(s) assigned to the physical and occupational therapy area.
• Checks equipment routinely to ensure proper operation and follows procedures for notification, repair and replacement.
• Meets participant's care requirements per the individual care plan.
• Performs other tasks as requested under supervision and within scope of abilities.

Skills

Rehabilitative services

Therapy principles

Body mechanics

Patient care

Education

Nurse Assistant certification

1 year rehabilitative services experience

Job description

Meals On Wheels OC in Anaheim, CA is seeking a Therapy Aide ADHC to support older adults in rehabilitative activities. You will assist with exercise instruction, equipment handling, and participant preparation for therapy sessions.

The role involves transporting participants, assisting with transfers, and supervising activities in the therapy area, while contributing to safety, comfort, and daily operations. A Nurse Assistant certification or related rehab experience is required.