Therapy Aide

REPORTS TO: Therapy Program Manager
CLASSIFICATION: Non- Exempt
FUNCTION: Clinic Maintenance

INTRINSIC RESPONSIBLITIES:

Supports physical, occupational, speech and tutoring therapy care by preparing treatment areas for therapists, cleaning and disinfecting treatment rooms and therapy equipment, and assisting in child treatments, as needed, in the presence and direct supervision of a licensed therapist as permitted by state and/or payor regulation.

      ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Prepares treatment room for child as requested by therapist
• Sterilizes therapy equipment and supplies and delivers equipment and supplies to treatment area; positioning equipment for therapist access.
• Maintains therapy supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; requesting orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies.

·        Assists in child treatments when requested by therapist.  Will assist in treatments only in the presence and direct supervision of a licensed therapist as permitted by state and/or payor regulation.

·       Carries out routine cleaning and maintenance support operations of the clinic’s physical plant, patient care equipment, and supplies in accordance with regulatory standards and EHS policies and procedures.

·       Complies with the Facility’s Comprehensive Compliance Plan (CPP) which includes but is not limited to: Business & Clinical Operations, Environmental Health & Safety, HIPAA, Human Resources and Code of Conduct as well as all facility policies and procedures and educational requirements associated the Comprehensive Compliance Plan.

·       Comply with all local, state and federal regulations training and instruction requirements as well as any other standards that govern healthcare services provision

·       Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

·       A person who has a passion for serving children with special needs.

·       A person with good interpersonal skills and the ability to work well within the context of a team.

·       A person with excellent organizational skills.

·       A person who demonstrates the physical and mental capabilities to perform the duties required of the position.

Must be able to work Monday and Friday 8-11 am

EDUCATION:

·       High school or equivalent skills & aptitude required

·       Health Occupations courses in High School, desirable

·       College level basic science course, desirable

EXPERIENCE:

·       None required, but previous health delivery observation or volunteer hours, desirable

PHYSICAL DEMAND CAPACITY:

     Consistent with Industry PDC’s or minimally:

·       Requires manual dexterity and general strength and endurance

·       Lifting---routinely loads of 5-35 pounds from

·       Floor to waist

·       Waist to shoulder

·       Shoulder to overhead

·       Carrying—routinely loads of 5-10# for 40-50’

·       Pushing---routinely loads of 5-50# on casters, runners or pulleys

·       Sustaining a grip---routinely for 1-2 minutes of 40-50#

EXPOSURE DETERMINATION:

·       Has the potential for Hazardous Substance Exposure due to work duties

·       Has the potential for Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure due to work duties

HIPAA STATUS:

·       Has been determined as eligible for access to/use of PHI & EPHI based on work duties and responsibilities in compliance with ‘minimal necessary’  standards

Joe’s Kids has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included.  It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the team member’s ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities.  Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by management staff as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and Joe’s Kids reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks as needed.