Therapy Aide - Speech Pathology Westerville

10 Nationwide Children's Hospital; United States; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Nationwide Children’s Hospital is seeking a Full-Time Therapy Support Aide to help maintain treatment areas, assist with patient care under supervision, and manage data/reporting duties. The role emphasizes teamwork, reliability, and excellent customer service in a pediatric therapy setting.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, CPR certification within 60 days, and preferred CMA/STNA credentials or healthcare experience, especially with children.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent, required.
• Certified Medical Assistant or STNA, preferred.
• CPR certification required within 60 days of hire or expiration.
• Health care experience preferred; experience with children preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintains a safe and clean environment; prepares treatment areas.
• Assists with patient care under direct supervision.
• Collects and reports data; maintains inventory of supplies and equipment.
• Coordinates volunteers and individuals observing therapy.
• Performs general office duties to support departmental operations.

Skills

Customer service

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

multitasking

Problem solving

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Computer skills

Job description

Overview: Full Time, 40 hours can be 5 days a week or 4 ten-hour days.

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.

Licensure Requirement

(not specified)

Certifications

Certified Medical Assistant or STNA, preferred.

CPR certification

no later than 60 days post hire or post expiration, 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 Additional Physical Requirements performed but not listed above: (not specified)

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

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