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Therapy Aide - York

Remote:

Hybrid

Contract:

Full time

Experience:

Entry-level / graduate

Work from:

New York (US)

Offer summary

Qualifications:

High school graduate or equivalent, Ability to understand and communicate in English, Preferred experience with geriatric population, Adequate physical strength and manual dexterity, Team-oriented with a multidisciplinary approach.

Key responsabilities:

Transport participants for treatment sessions
Prepare participants for therapy
Assist in participant care activities under supervision
Maintain cleanliness of treatment area
Support routine record keeping

Senior LIFE PA SME http://www.seniorlifepa.com/

201 - 500 Employees

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Job description

Overview:

Innovative senior care center seeks Therapy Aide for in-center work

Full Time - York, Pa

Senior LIFE is an innovative home and community based Medicare and Medicaid funded program which provides all-inclusive healthcare services and support to seniors living in the community. Senior LIFE makes it possible for seniors to remain at home, enjoying the comfort and reassurance of familiar surroundings while receiving the care they need. Senior LIFE staff live the mission of the program. Our team is committed to partnering with our seniors to remain at home through promoting open communication and shared decision making while providing excellent care and services.

Senior LIFE York seeks a Therapy Aide to join its team of therapeutic professionals. The Therapy Aide is an essential role within the center. The Therapy Aide is responsible for assisting the rehabilatative services staff by transporting participants to and from therapy, by performing participant care related Activities under the direct supervision of the Physical Therapist/Occupational Therapist/Speech- Language Pathologist, by keeping the work area clean and well supplied and by performing clerical duties.

Responsibilities:

Transport participants as scheduled to and from treatment area as indicated.
Prepares participants for treatment.
Performs participant related activities as directed by the PT/OT/SLP keeping with the standards of practice and state guidelines.
Assist with routine record keeping.
Maintain cleanliness and neatness of treatment area following infection control guidelines.
Maintaining constant alertness for participants’ safety.

Qualifications:

Because of the nature of Senior LIFE’s multidisciplinary approach, all candidates must be able to thrive in team environments.

Experience working with a geriatric population is preferred but not required.
High school graduate or equivalent is required.
Ability to read, write, speak and understand English is also required.

Adequate physical strength and manual dexterity is needed in order to transfer and transport participants.