Therapy Aide

Garden Healthcare; Lower Swatara Township (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Oak Hill Village is seeking a Therapy Aide to support our therapy team and residents. The role focuses on assisting the therapy team (PT, OT, SLP) by preparing treatment areas, helping residents participate in therapy, and handling clerical duties.

Responsibilities include aiding residents to therapy areas, equipment setup, supervising exercises as directed, and reporting observations to therapists. A qualifying high school diploma and interest in healthcare are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Interest in healthcare or rehab services is preferred.
• Experience in healthcare (CNA or aide) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents to and from therapy areas.
• Help set up for therapy sessions (wheelchairs, equipment, positioning).
• Supervise residents during exercises as directed by therapist.
• Ensure resident comfort and safety at all times.
• Carry out delegated, non-skilled tasks from therapists.
• Support group therapy sessions.
• Monitor and report resident responses or concerns to therapist.
• Perform clerical and administrative tasks as assigned.
• Answer phones and relay messages to therapy staff.
• Schedule or assist with therapy appointments.
• Maintain logs, filing, and basic documentation support.
• Assist with tracking therapy supplies and inventory.
• Record basic activity logs (if required by facility).
• Communicate observations to therapy staff.

Skills

Interest in healthcare

Healthcare experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Oak Hill Village is seeking a Therapy Aide to support our therapy team!

The Rehab Technician supports the therapy team (PT, OT, SLP) in providing safe, effective care to residents. This role includes assisting with non-skilled tasks, preparing treatment areas, supporting resident participation in therapy, and completing assigned clerical duties.

Key Responsibilities

Patient/Resident Support

• Assist residents to and from therapy areas
• Help set up for therapy sessions (wheelchairs, equipment, positioning)
• Supervise residents during exercises as directed by therapist
• Ensure resident comfort and safety at all times

Therapy Assistance

• Carry out delegated, non-skilled tasks from therapists
• Support group therapy sessions
• Monitor and report resident responses or concerns to therapist

Equipment & Environment

• Clean and sanitize therapy equipment after each use
• Maintain organized and safe therapy spaces
• Check equipment for proper function and report issues

Clerical Duties

• Perform clerical and administrative tasks as assigned
• Answer phones and relay messages to therapy staff
• Schedule or assist with therapy appointments
• Maintain logs, filing, and basic documentation support
• Assist with tracking therapy supplies and inventory

Documentation Support

• Record basic activity logs (if required by facility)
• Communicate observations to therapy staff

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Interest in healthcare, rehabilitation, or therapy services
• Experience in healthcare preferred (CNA or aide experience is a plus)

Important Notes

• Rehab Techs do NOT perform skilled therapy
• All patient care tasks must be delegated and supervised appropriately