- Location
- Daytona Beach Hospital Main Campus, United States of America
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- IT
- Education
- High School
- Source
- Workday
Description
- Completion of Physical or Occupational Aide course or one year’s experience with demonstration of proficiency of skills required.
- Ability to follow oral and written instructions, an ability to relate effectively to patients and families with physical and psychological disabilities. Ability to take responsibility for tasks performed on a repetitive basis without instruction. Must be skilled in providing care for the pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients
- Assists the therapist with patient’s treatment plan to include: heat, cold, light, water and electricity. Responsiveness, accuracy and alertness in assisting. Takes responsibility for carrying out established programs under supervision.
- Assists in ambulating patients to include: placing and removing patients from wheelchairs, stretchers, etc. and assisting patients to restrooms using appropriate and safe techniques.
- Assists therapist in fitting patients with walkers, crutches, orthopedic and other supportive devices. Accuracy and safety.
- Assists the therapist with Cybex, Biodex and other exercise equipment. Applies CPM devices safely and in a timely manner.
- Clean and maintain walkers, wheelchairs and other rehab equipment for patient use on all floors.
- Maintains and stocks supplies in department. Notifies Office Coordinator when supplies are low.
- Transports patients. Ensures patient’s safety and observes patient’s condition during transit and reports any changes in condition to therapist. Timely communication, accuracy and safety in transportation.
- Performs miscellaneous tasks including: answering phones, running errands, filling in for secretary and keeping department safe and clean. Timeliness and accuracy in performing assigned tasks.