Therapy Aide - Dublin Sports/Ortho

Nationwide Children's Hospital; Dublin (OH); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Nationwide Children's Hospital is seeking a part-time Therapy Services Assistant to support therapy programs under direct supervision. The role involves administrative and clinical duties, including maintaining treatment areas, managing inventory, collecting data, and assisting with patient care.

The ideal candidate will have a High School Diploma or equivalent, CPR certification within 60 days of hire, and prior health care experience or experience with children is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• CPR certification within 60 days of hire required.
• Health care experience and experience with children preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintains safe, clean therapy areas and prepares treatment spaces.
• Monitors inventory and assists with adaptive equipment and supplies.
• Assists transportation of patients and maintains confidentiality.
• Performs general office duties and collects data to support operations.
• Coordinates departmental volunteers and observers of therapy sessions.
• Supports patients' personal needs during therapy under supervision.

Skills

Customer service

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

CPR certification

Job description

Overview

School year: Requires closing at 8PM Mon-Thurs and 6PM on Fri

Summer: Requires closing at 6pm Mon-Thurs and 2PM on Fri

Job 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 Outdoors
FREQUENTLY: 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/kneel
CONTINUOUSLY: 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