Inpatient Therapy Aide

Nationwide Children's Hospital Inc; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Nationwide Children's Hospital Inc. on Main Campus, Columbus, OH, seeks an Inpatient Therapy Aide to support therapy services under direct supervision. The role involves transporting patients and materials, assisting with patient care, and maintaining a safe environment.

The ideal candidate has a High School Diploma (or equivalent) and certifications such as CMA or CNA are preferred. Prior healthcare experience and child-friendly skills are a plus.

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service and organizational skills.
• Effective interpersonal skills and teamwork.
• Ability to multitask, problem solve, and work under supervision.

Responsibilities

• Assist with transportation of patients, records, equipment, and supplies while maintaining patient confidentiality.
• Attend to patients’ personal needs and assist in therapy activities under supervision.
• Coordinate and monitor departmental volunteers and observers in therapy.
• Maintain safe, clean treatment areas and perform routine maintenance.
• Assist with fabrication and application of adaptive equipment and splints.
• Perform general office duties and collect/report data.

Skills

Customer service

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking

Problem solving

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Certified Medical Assistant

Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)

Job description

## Inpatient Therapy AideApply: Main Campus, Columbus, OH: Full time: Posted Today: R-28381**Overview:**This job is M-F 730-4pm with a minimum of 1 weekend shift a month. You must be able to work this schedule for 1 full year post hire.**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:*** Assists with the transportation of patients, records, equipment, and supplies, maintaining patient confidentiality at all times.* Attends to patients’ personal needs during therapy and assists in the performance of patient-related activities under the direct supervision.* Coordinates and monitors departmental volunteers and individuals wishing to observe therapy.* 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.* Performs general office duties and administrative functions to support departmental operations. Collects and reports data.**Education Requirement:**High School Diploma or equivalent, required.**Certifications:**Certified Medical Assistant or Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) , preferred.**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: Chemicals/Medications, Climb stairs/ladder, Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens, Decision Making, Flexing/extending of neck, Fume /Gases /Vapors, Lifting / Carrying: 21-40 lbs, Loud Noises, Problem solving, Pushing / Pulling: 41-60 lbs, SittingFREQUENTLY: Bend/twist, Blood and/or Bodily Fluids, Computer skills, Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning, Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs, Patient Equipment, Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 26-40 lbs, Reaching above shoulder, Repetitive hand/arm use, Squat/kneel, StandingCONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech, Color vision, Hearing acuity, Interpreting Data, Peripheral vision, Seeing – Far/near, 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\"