Day - 08 Hour (United States of America)

• Assist with caring out individually designed treatment programs developed by a licensed therapist. Monitors the patient’s pain response and advises supervising therapist of any changes for possible reassessment.
• Assists patients in use of appropriate assistive devices and DME per therapist instruction. Safely transports patients and assists in patient transfers and bed positioning as a second assist. Uses critical thinking to determine how to safely “hand off” patients to the next therapist.
• Maintains a clean and organized workplace, proper inventory levels, disinfects equipment and work areas, maintains daily/weekly cleaning logs, does appropriate temperature checks. Maintains proper linen supply and changes linen bags when 2/3 full.
• Performs clerical duties as needed, including but not limited to, monitoring inventory, supply ordering, messages, charges, and general needs at the time.
• Participates in department and organizational quality improvement and patient satisfaction performance improvement programs.
• Works toward department finance success factors by minimizing waste, keeping department supplies and equipment in working condition and following department timekeeping policies
• Maintain Productivity standards for direct patient care.
• Employee must perform all duties and responsibilities in accordance with the C-I-CARE Standards of the Hospital. C-I-CARE is the foundation of Stanford Healthcare – Valley Care’s patient-experience and represents a framework for patient-centered interactions

• High School graduate.
  Experience

• Previous Physical Therapy Aide experience preferred
  License/Certification

• Current American Heart Association BLS Certification

• Good physical health. Ability to perform the physical requirements of position (i.e. lifting, supporting patients)
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Strong organization abilities
• Good time management skills
• Self-motivated
• Strong knowledge of safe practices including proper body mechanics, use of equipment and lift coach, and personal protective equipment
• Strong proactive mindset, self-initiative and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to work flexible schedule (evenings, weekends, holidays)

Base Pay Scale: Generally starting at $25.00 - $33.00 per hour