Therapy Aide- PRN

Parkland Community Health Plan; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Parkland Community Health Plan is seeking a Therapy Aide for a PRN, part-time position at the Main Hospital Building. You will assist therapists and leadership to support staff in enhancing the patient healing process and promoting recovery and return to independence.

Candidates should have two years of experience in a rehabilitative or healthcare setting and hold a Heartsaver CPR certification within 90 days of hire. Training in required hospital equipment and patient-centered care is essential.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in a rehabilitative or healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide assistance to therapists and leadership to support staff in patient healing, recovery and return to independence.
• Assist with patient care activities under supervision to ensure safety and effective treatment.
• Utilize required equipment and follow established protocols in a hospital environment.

Skills

Experience in rehab/healthcare

Follow written and oral instructions

Patient-centered care

Knowledge of treatment equipment

Education

Equivalent education/experience

Tools

Healthcare software

Job description

## Therapy Aide- PRNApplylocations: Main Hospital Bldg - Basementtime type: Part timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: 989390**Primary Purpose** Provides assistance to therapist and leadership to support staff to enhance the patient healing process, recovery and return to independence. **MINIMUM SPECIFICATIONS** **Experience:*** Must have two years of experience in a rehabilitative or healthcare setting.**Equivalent Education and/or Experience*** May have an equivalent combination of education and experience to substitute the experience requirements.**Certification/Registration/Licensure:*** Must have a current Heartsaver CPR course completion card within 90 days of hire and/or placement in job from one of the following:* American Heart Association* American Red Cross* Military Training Network.**Skills or Special Abilities:*** Must be able to follow written and oral instructions.* Must be able to utilize required software for assigned department.* Must be able to demonstrate patient valued/patient centered care.* Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skill in meeting age related and handicapped patients' needs.* Must be able to demonstrate knowledge of treatment equipment.* Must be familiar with hospital environment.