Therapy Aide

Nationwide-Children; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Nationwide-Children in Columbus, OH is seeking a dedicated therapy support aide. The role involves assisting with therapy services, maintaining clean treatment areas, and supporting department operations under direct supervision.

Responsibilities include equipment fabrication, patient transport, data collection, and coordinating volunteers. CPR within 60 days of hire is required, and healthcare experience or pediatric exposure is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• CPR certification within 60 days of hire required.
• Health care experience preferred.
• Experience working with children preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintains a safe and clean environment and 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 transportation of patients, records, equipment, and supplies, while maintaining patient confidentiality.
• Performs general office duties and administrative tasks to support department operations; collects and reports data.
• Coordinates and monitors departmental volunteers and observers of therapy.
• Attends to patients’ personal needs during therapy under direct supervision.

Skills

Customer service

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking

Problem solving

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Computer skills

Job description

Overview:Full time M-F 7:30-4:00. Supporting OT/PT/Speech. Must be able to work a this schedule year round without deviationsJob 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 OutdoorsFREQUENTLY: 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/kneelCONTINUOUSLY: 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"