Occupational Therapy Aide

Description

Are you passionate about helping others and making a meaningful impact on people's lives? Do you thrive in a supportive and dynamic environment? If so, we want you to be a part of our dedicated team as a Therapy Aide!

As a Therapy Aide, you'll play a vital role in assisting our skilled therapists and ensuring our patients receive the highest level of care. Whether you're helping patients with exercises, setting up equipment, or providing encouragement, your work will make a real difference every day.

If you’re looking to grow in a fulfilling career where compassion meets expertise, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Requirements

Overall Responsibility Under the guidance and direction of an Occupational Therapist, performs such duties as: participates in the treatment program execution, administers physical therapy modalities; documents accurate patient records and progress notes, as dictated by clinician.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Ensures a clean and safe work environment.
• Communicates effectively both orally and in writing.
• Possesses good interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrates basic knowledge of the principles, techniques and procedures within the scope of aide duties.
• Demonstrates ability to organize and prioritize work efficiently.
• Demonstrates ability to function in a team environment. Able to work with supervision.

Skills And Attributes

Physiological Knowledge, Health Promotion and Maintenance

Creating a Safe, Effective Environment

Good Interpersonal Skills

Legal Compliance

Quality Focus

Bedside Manner with appropriate energy and attention to patient presentation

Good communication skills, including accurate symptom reporting to treating clinician

Good Organizational Skills

Strong sense of customer/patient service

Follow dress code and attendance requirements

Education And/Or Experience

One year of experience preferred.