Position Description: Part-time, Hourly, Non-Exempt Status Employee

The position provides supportive clinical services to participants at Irvine Adult Day Health Services (Center), primarily under the supervision of the Center’s Physical Therapist (P.T.) and Registered Nurse (R.N.).The Physical Therapy Aide provides support to the therapy program including minimal to maximum assistance conducting direct care to support one’s person centered goals according to their individual plan of care. This position assists with providing maintenance physical and occupational therapy interventions under the direct supervision of the Registered Nurse, and as required by the Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist, and Program Director.

Experience, Qualifications and Capabilities:

· Passion and commitment to the mission and work of the organization.

· Ability to maintain a professional and respectful demeanor.

· A strong interpersonal and communication skill set and demonstrated ability to work effectively and collaborate with the multidisciplinary team, supervisors, staff, participants and their family members, volunteers, interns, and others.

· Experience in physical therapy aide, training or exercise science/kinesiology preferred.

· Eighteen years of age or older and a high school graduate.

· Experience working with geriatric and disabled populations and persons with Alzheimer’s and other related dementia is preferred.

· Bi-lingual preferred but not required.

· Copies of current and applicable license(s), certification(s), First Aid, and Healthcare Provider CPR have been provided to the Center.

• Shall be required to adhere to Covid-19/Influenza practices as advised by the organization, CDC and CDA updates. This shall include the use of a N95 or surgical mask while working at the Center when appropriate and as needed.

Responsibilities & Essential Functions of the Position:

Personal Care Services

Assistance with the provision of personal care services to participants, under the supervision of the RN:

· Escort participants using cane, walker or wheelchair as needed.

Assist individuals on the walking list and 1:1 escort list.

· Perform frequent sanitation/disinfection procedures for all restrooms, to include Enhanced Sanitation and Disinfection Policy practices.

Maintenance Physical Therapy/Occupational Therapy Rotation:

• Demonstrate enthusiasm and encourage individuals to promote therapy programs.
• Support therapy engagement by providing ambulatory assistance throughout the Center.
• Support the Physical and Occupational Therapist in delivery of therapeutic care.
• Complete flow sheets in accordance with delivery of maintenance therapy.
• Safely and with proper body mechanics transfer participants on/off therapy equipment.
• Lead sitting and standing exercise/yoga groups.
• Use devices and equipment, such as walkers, gait belts, canes, and hemi-walkers to assist participants.
• Invite and assist participants to use therapy equipment as part of their Person-Centered plan of care.
• Assist in the monitoring of participant reactions to treatment and communicates adverse reactions immediately to appropriate supervisor.
• Perform daily sanitation/disinfection of therapy towels, pillowcases, pillows, other therapy equipment, and treatment spaces after each participant, to include Enhanced Sanitation and Disinfection Policy practices.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $20.50 per hour

Expected hours: 30 per week

Work setting:

• In-person

Ability to Relocate:

• Irvine, CA 92604: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person