Therapy Aide

Ability Innovations; Layton (UT); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Ability Innovations in Layton, Utah, seeks a proactive Therapy Aide to support therapists, maintain a safe, welcoming environment, and assist with clinical and facility operations. You will help with direct patient care, infection control, inventory management, and community engagement.

The role emphasizes teamwork, meticulous organization, and compassionate service to children and families, contributing to a positive treatment setting and smooth clinic operations.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent; enrollment in related healthcare programs preferred.
• Physical Demands: Lift up to 40+ lbs; move quickly to support pediatric therapy activities.
• Skills: Strong organizational skills, proactive task management, clear communication, and a compassionate attitude toward children and families.

Responsibilities

• Assist therapists during sessions; prepare rooms and equipment.
• Conduct rounds to support sessions and supply requests.
• Organize handouts and home programs for families; attend team meetings.
• Sanitize toys and surfaces; manage laundry and linens.
• Track inventory and report low stock or broken equipment.
• Maintain bathrooms, spaces, and storage areas; tidy common areas.
• Represent Ability Innovations at community events and embody core values.

Skills

Organizational skills

Proactive task management

Clear communication

Compassion for children and families

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Enrollment in pre-OT/pre-PT/pre-SLP/Kinesiology/Healthcare Administration programs preferred

Job description

Join Our Team at Ability Innovations!

At Ability Innovations, we are more than just a therapy clinic—we are a close-knit, supportive team dedicated to transforming lives through innovative, patient-centered care. We are seeking a proactive, detail-oriented Therapy Aide to support our clinical team, keep our facility running seamlessly, and create an inspiring, clean, and welcoming environment for our patients and families.

In this role, you will play a crucial part in supporting our clinical team, maintaining an extraordinary treatment environment, and helping our patients thrive.

Job Description & Responsibilities

1. Direct Clinical & Patient Care Support

• Therapist Assistance: Actively assist Occupational, Physical, and Speech Therapists during clinical sessions as directed; prepare room setups, specialized equipment, and materials prior to treatment.
• Clinic Rounding: Conduct regular rounds throughout the day to support treating therapists with immediate supply requests and session transitions.
• Family Support: Retrieve and organize clinical handouts, home program materials, and educational resources for patient families upon therapist request.
• Clinical Engagement: Attend and participate in scheduled team meetings, case management discussions, quality improvement initiatives, and professional development opportunities.

2. Infection Control & Environmental Safety

• Sanitization: Clean and sanitize toys, therapy materials, mat tables, specialized equipment, and high-touch surfaces in alignment with clinic hygiene standards.
• Deep Sanitization Routine: Manage sanitizing bins, clean dedicated pediatric/toddler rooms, wipe down high-touch zones (rock walls, railings, mats, mirrors), and perform deep cleans on play equipment.
• Laundry & Linens: Manage clinic laundry workflows, including washing and folding linens from the sensory gym, PT rooms, kitchen, and monthly washing of crash pads and swing covers.

3. Facility Operations & Inventory Management

• Inventory Tracking: Monitor clinical stock levels (treatment items, craft supplies, paper goods, sanitizers) and report low inventory or broken equipment directly to the Clinic Director.
• Facility Restocking & Maintenance: Keep bathrooms, treatment spaces, and common areas stocked; maintain clean, organized storage closets and therapy zones.
• Kitchen & Common Area Upkeep: Maintain the sensory kitchen, sweep/vacuum spills, clean dishware, tidy communal spaces, and keep couches and furniture clear and clean.

4. Culture & Community Growth

• Values & Ambassadorship: Actively embody company core values, foster positive interdisciplinary team relationships, and represent Ability Innovations at community events to support practice growth.

Qualifications & Physical Requirements

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent. (Enrollment in pre-OT, pre-PT, pre-SLP, Kinesiology, or Healthcare Administration programs strongly preferred).
• Physical Demands: Must be able to lift, push, pull, or move up to 40+ lbs; ability to bend, kneel, squat, sit on the floor, and move quickly to support pediatric therapy activities.
• Skills: Strong organizational skills, proactive task management, clear communication, and a compassionate attitude toward children and families.

Why You’ll Love Working at Ability Innovations

• Direct Mentorship & Clinical Exposure: Gain invaluable hands-on clinical experience and observational hours alongside experienced OTs, PTs, and SLPs—ideal for graduate school applications.
• Supportive Family Culture: Work in an uplifting, team-first environment where your voice is valued and your contributions are recognized.