Therapy Aide
Company: RWJ Barnabas Health
Location: Clifton
Posted on: July 30, 2022
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Job Description:
Children s Specialized Hospital is the nation s leading provider
of inpatient and outpatient care for children from birth to 21
years of age facing special health challenges from chronic
illnesses and complex physical disabilities like brain and spinal
cord injuries, to developmental and behavioral issues like autism
and mental health.Children's Specialized Hospital is now in its
third century of caring for those in need. Our Boards of Trustees,
physicians, therapists, nurses, staff, volunteers, and donors
remain dedicated to the very ideals of the Hospital's founders and
committed to providing the best care possible so that every child
who seeks our help reaches their fullest potential.At 16 different
New Jersey locations, our pediatric specialists partner with
families to make our many innovative therapies and medical
treatments more personalized and effective...so children can
achieve more of their goals. Job Summary Provides support to
clinical staff to ensure quality patient care in a clean and safe
environment. Assists with the set-up and clean up of therapeutic
activities. Completes routine tasks related to cleanliness and
maintenance of equipment and physical plant. As appropriate, may
participate in patient treatment sessions under the direct
supervision of clinicians.Provides additional support to clinical
staff as needed. Days are Monday-Thursday; approximate hours are
1:00pm-6:30pm Essential Job Functions Assists with patient care
activities as appropriate under the direct supervision of a
clinician (ex. ADLs, patient transport, pool, exercise program,
etc.)Assists clinicians in preparation and clean up for patient
care. Practices infection control procedures in cleaning of mats,
therapy equipment and toys using a hospital approved disinfectant
as per hospital policy and procedure and including areas such as
waiting area, ADL kitchen, gym, breakout rooms and therapy
treatment space.Maintains a safe environment for patient care
activities.Monitors and maintains inventory of general supplies and
equipment. Orders and follows up on receipt of supplies and
equipment in timely manner. Maintains temperature logs and monitors
inspection of therapy equipment as indicated.Provides additional
support to staff as needed. (pantry order, hand-washing monitor,
MSDS book, photocopying, voicemails, volunteer orientation, data
collection and entry, etc.)Completes any other duties as assigned.
Formal Education and Job-Related Experience * High School Diploma
or GED equivalent required within one (1) year of hire.Experience
working with children, especially special needs children preferred.
Excellent customer service skills for interacting with families on
site and on the phone. Ability to take and follow directions,
physical stamina and emotional maturity, computer knowledge.
Certification * AHA BLS Provider Certification required. License *
None Job Specific Contacts * Constant contact with therapists.
Recurrent contact with other hospital personnel and volunteers.
Working Conditions and Physical Effort Physical Environment
Outpatient setting including gym, pool, casting, etc. Comments
Eye-hand coordination, lifting pulling, walking, concentration,
analysis, customer sensitivity, etc. Stamina for standing,
transporting material and equipment, assisting with patient
transfers. Supervisory Responsibility Comments May assist with
supervision and training of volunteers assigned to site. Physical
Demands * Outpatient setting including gym, pool, casting, etc.
Working Environment - Additional Comments * Eye-hand coordination,
lifting pulling, walking, concentration, analysis, customer
sensitivity, etc. Stamina for standing, transporting material and
equipment, assisting with patient transfers. Job Provides Direction
To * May assist with supervision of volunteers assigned to site.
Provides support to clinical staff to ensure quality patient care
in a clean and safe environment. Completes routine tasks related to
cleanliness and maintenance of equipment and physical plant. As
appropriate, may participate in patient treatment sessions under
the direct supervision of clinicians. Assists with the set up and
clean up of therapeutic activities. Provides additional support to
clinical staff as needed. Essential Job Functions Assists with
patient care activities as appropriate under the direct supervision
of a clinician (ex. ADLs, patient transport, pool, exercise
program, etc.)Assists clinicians in preparation and clean up for
patient care. Practices infection control procedures in cleaning of
mats, therapy equipment and toys using a hospital approved
disinfectant as per hospital policy and procedure and including
areas such as waiting area, ADL kitchen, gym, breakout rooms and
therapy treatment space.Maintains a safe environment for patient
care activities.Monitors and maintains inventory of general
supplies and equipment. Orders and follows up on receipt of
supplies and equipment in timely manner. Maintains temperature logs
and monitors inspection of therapy equipment as indicated.Provides
additional support to staff as needed. (pantry order, hand washing
monitor, MSDS book, photocopying, voicemails, volunteer
orientation, data collection and entry, etc.)Completes any other
duties as assigned. Formal Education and Job-Related Experience *
High School Diploma or GED equivalent required within one (1) year
of hire.Experience working with children, especially special needs
children preferred. Excellent customer service skills for
interacting with families on site and on the phone. Ability to take
and follow directions, physical stamina and emotional maturity,
computer knowledge. Certification * AHA BLS Provider Certification
required. License * None Job Specific Contacts * Constant contact
with therapists. Requrent contact with other hospital personnel and
volunteers. Working Conditions and Physical Effort Physical
Enviornment Outpatient setting including gym, pool, casting, etc.
Comments Eye-hand coordination, lifting pulling, walking,
concentration, analysis, customer sensitivity, etc. Stamina for
standing, transporting material and equipment, assisting with
patient transfers. Supervisory Responsibility Comments May assist
with supervision and training of volunteers assigned to site.
Physical Demands * Outpatient setting including gym, pool, casting,
etc. Working Environment - Additional Comments * Eye-hand
coordination, lifting pulling, walking, concentration, analysis,
customer sensitivity, etc. Stamina for standing, transporting
material and equipment, assisting with patient transfers. Job
Provides Direction To * May assist with supervision of volunteers
assigned to site.RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity
Employer
Keywords: RWJ Barnabas Health, Clifton , Therapy Aide, Healthcare , Clifton, New Jersey
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