Therapy Aide

Job Description and Responsibilities

Willow Valley is hiring a Therapy Aide assists therapy patients, prepare patients for physical, occupational and speech therapy treatments by performing the following duties; and provides supportive services to entire rehabilitation team.

Opportunities with WVC:

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Scholarships

• Weekly Pay

• Career growth opportunities

• Use of amenities, such as our fitness center, spa, cafes and swimming pools

• TM Events and Recognition

• Plus many more

Wage:

• From $14.00/hr + based on experience

Responsibilities:

• Models exemplary customer service and models care, compassion and trust toward Team Members and Residents.

• Transports patients to and from therapy sessions

• Secures patients into or onto therapy equipment.

• Observes patients waiting for or during therapy.

• Safeguards, motivates, and assists patients practicing exercises and functional activities under direct eye contact of physical therapist.

• Assists with routine treatments such as hydrotherapy, hot and cold packs, and paraffin bath, if in direct eye contact of therapist.

• Ability to work effectively as a Team Member.

• Cleans work area and equipment regularly, including disinfecting equipment.

• Restocks linens and supplies.

• Demonstrates good organizational, time management, and planning skills.

• Inventories and requisitions supplies and equipment.

• Assist in scheduling of Residents and Therapists for screens, evaluations and treatments.

• Performs clerical duties, such as answering telephone, taking messages, faxing and filing paperwork.

Qualifications:

• No prior experience or training.

• Understanding of medical terminology beneficial.

• Computer literacy required.

• Must have own motorized transportation to commute between facilities as required.

Hours:

• 30+ hrs/week

Schedule:

• 9:30am-6:00pm

Location:

• Both Campuses of Willow Valley Communities

• Lancaster and Willow Street, PA