Patient Care Assistant

SUMMARY:

Supports physical therapy care delivery by preparing treatment area, patient, equipment and materials; performing procedures, under the supervision of a physical therapist and relieving doctors and other medical personnel of certain patient care activities by performing the following duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Core duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

  • Prepares treatment room for patient by following prescribed procedures and protocols.
  • Helps treat patients by applying heat packs; paraffin dips.
  • Seek out opportunities to help rather than waiting to be asked.
  • Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential.
  • Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
  • Provides equipment and supplies by sterilizing and delivering equipment and supplies to treatment area; positioning equipment for therapist access.
  • Clean and store equipment and supplies after completion of work; clean and straighten shelves; change linen on carts, beds, and splints; maintain linen supply.
  • Drain and defrost hot/cold pack machines; clean and check temperature on a regular basis.
  • Adheres to professional standards, policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements.
  • Minimizes non-productive time and fill slow periods with activities that will enable team to meet the future needs (organizing, housekeeping, assisting others).
  • Must be able to multi task.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

 

To apply for this job please send an email with a cover letter and resume to [email protected]