Therapy Aide ADHC

Meals On Wheels OC; Anaheim (CA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10 paid holidays

Vacation time

Sick time

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

403(b) retirement plan with matching

Job summary

Meals On Wheels OC in Anaheim, CA is seeking a Therapy Aide ADHC to support older adults in rehabilitative activities. You will assist with exercise instruction, equipment handling, and participant preparation for therapy sessions.

The role involves transporting participants, assisting with transfers, and supervising activities in the therapy area, while contributing to safety, comfort, and daily operations. A Nurse Assistant certification or related rehab experience is required.

Qualifications

• Nurse Assistant certification or minimum of work experience in rehabilitation services.
• One year of rehabilitative services experience.
• Knowledge and ability to learn therapy principles, techniques, methods and modalities.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with participants.
• Must possess ability to relate to older persons and sensitivity to the needs of the elderly.
• Must pass a post-offer physical examination and obtain a tuberculosis clearance.

Responsibilities

• Safely transports participants to the therapy area according to the daily time schedule.
• Assists and prepares participants for transferring and toileting.
• Provides on-site supervision to participants in the therapy area.
• Assists in the maintenance, care, and cleaning of equipment and supplies.
• Demonstrates and teaches good body mechanics to the participants.
• Reports participant responses and reactions to treatment to the Physical and Occupational Therapist.
• Completes patient attendance information and other charting activities.
• Assists with orientation and training of Certified Nurse’s Assistant(s) assigned to the physical and occupational therapy area.
• Checks equipment routinely to ensure proper operation and follows procedures for notification, repair and replacement.
• Meets participant's care requirements per the individual care plan.
• Performs other tasks as requested under supervision and within scope of abilities.

Skills

Rehabilitative services

Therapy principles

Body mechanics

Patient care

Education

Nurse Assistant certification

1 year rehabilitative services experience

Job description

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Therapy Aide ADHC

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1581

Salary Range: $18.25 To $22.00 Annually

JOB SUMMARY: Are you passionate about helping older adults stay active, safe, and independent? Under the Program Director's guidance, this rewarding role supports participants through rehabilitative activities designed to reduce pain, improve mobility, and enhance quality of life. The position provides hands‑on assistance with exercise instruction, demonstrations of physical therapy equipment and techniques, participant evaluation and testing, and preparation of both participants and the rehabilitation area for services. This role is an important part of a caring team dedicated to participant safety, comfort, and success, while also maintaining supplies, assembling equipment, and preparing work areas for daily services.

KEY BENEFITS OF JOINING OUR TEAM:

• Make a meaningful difference in the lives of older adults every day.
• Be part of a caring, mission-driven team focused on promoting safety, comfort, and independence.
• Gain valuable hands‑on experience supporting rehabilitative services and therapy‑related activities.
• Enjoy 10 paid holidays each year.
• Receive vacation time to support rest, renewal, and work‑life balance.
• Accrue sick time to help you care for your health and well‑being.
• Access medical, dental, and vision benefits to support your overall wellness.
• Participate in a 403(b)-retirement savings plan and matching.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Safely transports participants to the therapy area according to the daily time schedule.
• Assists and prepares participants for transferring and toileting.
• Provides on‑site supervision to participants in the therapy area.
• Assists in the maintenance, care, and cleaning of equipment and supplies
• Demonstrates and teaches good body mechanics to the participants.
• Reports participant responses and reactions to treatment to the Physical and Occupational Therapist.
• Completes patient attendance information and other charting activities.
• Assists with orientation and training of Certified Nurse’s Assistant(s) assigned to the physical and occupational therapy area.
• Checks equipment routinely to ensure proper operation and follows procedures for notification, repair and replacement.
• Meets participant's care requirements per the individual care plan.
• Performs other tasks as requested under supervision and within scope of abilities.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Nurse Assistant certification or minimum of
• One year of rehabilitative services experience.
• Knowledge and ability to learn therapy principles, techniques, methods and modalities.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with participants.
• Must possess ability to relate to older persons and sensitivity to the needs of the elderly.
• Must pass a post-offer physical examination and obtain a tuberculosis clearance.

PHYSICAL JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Lifting and moving participants- must be able to assist participants with limited mobility, which may involve lifting, supporting, or transferring them to different positions or equipment
• Prolonged standing and walking – the role requires extended periods of standing and walking, often moving between different areas and equipment within the facility.
• Bending, kneeling, and reaching- frequent bending, kneeling, and reaching to assist participants, adjust equipment, or prepare work areas.
• Frequent interaction with participants- regularly engage with participants, which may involve physical contact, to assist them with exercises and movement.