Therapy Aide-ESCR

Responsibilities

Position Functions and Responsibilities

• Organize and coordinate pool schedule in conjunction with schedules of classrooms and other therapies
• Transport patients to and from classrooms for the purpose of receiving therapy
• Record and maintain daily statistical logs for pool and modalities
• Assist patient in donning and doffing of swimwear incorporating therapeutic dressing techniques prior to and after aquatic session including assistance with showering
• Assist therapist during treatment in the pool under the direct supervision and instruction of registered occupational, physical therapist, or speech therapist when requested.
• Assist therapist in the pool as required and instructed
• Perform maintenance and upkeep of the pool area including:
  • Disinfect pool toys on a daily basis
  • Rinse bathing suits after every use on a daily basis
  • Place towels in designated areas (clean and dirty) after use
• Maintain a supply list for the pool area and complete purchase requisitions as directed by the Physical, Occupational and Speech therapy to maintain par levels of supplies
• Perform other responsibilities in the physical, speech and occupational therapy departments as assigned when not engaged in aquatic therapy program duties such as:
  • Assist supervising physical, speech and occupational therapist in treatment of patients in the therapy gym
  • Participate in scheduled in-service training programs and weekly meetings
  • Sanitize toys, treatment equipment and/or modality equipment as assigned
• Perform clerical for the Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapy departments as needed
• Comply with established ESCR, Inc. policies and procedures re: quality assurance, safety, environmental and infection control, confidentiality of patient information, customer service, attendance, punctuality, dress code, professional conduct, annual health assessments etc.

EDUCATIONAL & LICENSE REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Diploma Required. Training and/or academic credit in the field of biological sciences and child development. Must maintain current CPR certification.

• Experience in clinical pediatric environment

Hourly Rate Range:

$21.12/Hr. to $22.74/Hr.