Therapeutic Program Worker

Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction (ODRC); Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 43,500 - 58,500; Full time

Job summary

The Franklin Medical Center seeks a Therapeutic Program Worker to support patients in daily living skills and participate in their care under supervision in Columbus, Ohio.

You will assist with vital signs, mobility, and documentation, contributing to treatment plans and emergency response as part of a coordinated health care team.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED is required.
• Formal education in arithmetic and basic English proficiency.
• Valid driver’s license if job involves vehicle operation.

Responsibilities

• Assists patients to function independently in daily living skills.
• Takes vital signs and records medications and movement information.
• Measures and records meal and fluid intake; urinary and fecal output.
• Turns and repositions bedridden patients and assists with transfers.
• Transports patients as needed.
• Examines patients for bruises or injuries.
• Changes bed linens and restocks rooms.
• Responds to call lights and assists patients.
• Observes patient conditions and reports to nurses.
• Documents care provided and data collected.
• Participates in treatment plan development.
• Responds to emergencies and provides care.
• Collects urine and fecal specimens.
• Participates in trainings and meetings.
• Assists nursing staff with procedures and admissions/discharges.
• Participates in quality assurance activities.

Skills

Direct Support / Direct Care

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Position

Franklin Medical Center Therapeutic Program Worker

Location

United States of America – Ohio, Franklin County, Columbus

Starting Pay

Approximately $51,000 based on shift assignment, plus a 3% occupational pay supplement.

Responsibilities

• Assists patients to function independently in self‑help and daily living skills using a variety of training techniques according to prescribed treatment plans.
• Takes vital signs and records medication and movement information.
• Measures and records meal and fluid intake, urinary and fecal output.
• Turns and repositions bedridden patients; transfers/lifts patients into beds, wheelchairs, exam tables.
• Transports patients as needed.
• Examines patients for bruises, blood in urine, and other injuries/wounds.
• Changes bed linens and restocks rooms with necessary supplies.
• Answers call lights and assists patients accordingly.
• Observes patient behavior, complaints, and physical symptoms and reports to nurses.
• Completes timely documentation of all care provided and data collected.
• Participates in development of individual patient problem‑oriented treatment plans.
• Responds to emergencies and provides emergency care.
• Performs simple treatments and collects urine and fecal specimens.
• Participates in work‑related training, recertification programs, in‑service training, meetings and exercises.
• Provides assistance to other healthcare team members.
• Receives report from preceding shift and reports to oncoming shift.
• Assists nurses and providers with procedures as indicated.
• Assists nursing staff with admissions, discharges, and transfers.
• Participates in quality assurance activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Conducts themselves professionally and in a law‑abiding manner at all times in accordance with Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction Standards of Employee Conduct.

Qualifications

Formal education in arithmetic (addition & subtraction) and reading, writing & speaking common English vocabulary. In the Department of Developmental Disabilities, a high school diploma or certificate of high school equivalence is required. For positions requiring motor vehicle operation, a valid driver’s license is required. Equivalent minimum class qualifications for employment as noted above are acceptable.

Job Skills

Direct Support / Direct Care

Technical Skills

Basic documentation, customer service, direct support/direct care, nursing.

Professional Skills

Cultural awareness, responsiveness, teamwork, observation.