Therapy Aide

Good Samaritan Society; Iowa, Northern (LA, KY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Sanford Health in Sheldon, IA, seeks a therapy support professional to assist therapists by preparing treatment areas, equipment and materials, and helping patients perform treatments under supervision.

You will assist with patient transfers, daily living activities, and gait training as directed, and undertake related tasks to support the therapy department. A High School Diploma or GED is required with on‑the‑job training provided. BLS certification within 6 months is required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; on-the-job training provided.
• Must be physically capable of assisting with patient transfers, activities of daily living, and gait training as directed by a licensed therapist.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 6 months of employment.
• Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet; accommodations available upon request.

Responsibilities

• Prepare treatment area, patient equipment and materials; assist under supervision of a licensed therapist.
• Assist in delivery of therapy services for patients/residents/clients with illness, injury, or developmental impairments.
• Prepare equipment and materials for treatment; help patients correctly perform treatments.
• Assist with cleaning, clerical tasks, and other duties to support the therapy department.

Skills

BLS certification

Patient transfer

ADL assistance

Team cooperation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Careers With Purpose

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world‑class health care in America’s heartland.

Facility: Sheldon Medical Center
Location: Sheldon, IA
Address: 118 N 7th Ave, Sheldon, IA 51201, USA
Shift: Day
Job Schedule: PRN
Weekly Hours: Varies
Salary Range: $17.00 - $23.00

Department Details

Routine and set weekly hours.

Opportunity to pick up additional hours.

Be trained by experience staff.

Cooperative team members willing to assist each other where needed.

Job Summary

Supports Physical and Occupational therapy care delivery by preparing treatment area, patient equipment and materials, and performs procedures as directed by and under the supervision of a physical therapist, physical therapist assistant, occupational therapist, or occupational therapy assistant. Assists in the delivery of therapy services for patients/residents/clients suffering from illness, injury, or developmental impairments, under supervision of and as directed by the licensed Therapist as appropriate. Prepares equipment and materials for treatment; assists patients/residents/clients and provides encouragement to make sure that they correctly perform treatments. As needed, performs other related duties as requested that serve to support the operations of the therapy department, such as cleaning, clerical duties, assisting patients with care needs, and assisting patients to/from the therapy department.

Qualifications

High School Diploma or General Educational Development Diploma (GED) required. On-the-job training will be provided.

Must be physically capable of assisting with patient transfers, activities of daily living, and gait training as directed by a licensed therapist.

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 6 months of employment.

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to [e-mail] .

Sanford has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre‑employment background screening as a condition of employment.

Req Number: R-0274528
Job Function: Allied Health
Featured: No