Physical Therapy Aide

Job Description

·      Under the supervision and guidance of therapists, engages or assists with patients where appropriate.
·      Supports the therapy staff by running errands where appropriate, which includes purchasing of stationary and small items needed for the department.
·      Responsible for assisting with stocks and inventory (splinting supplies, consumables, etc.) and report stock requirements to the Team Leads.
·      Assists therapists on external trips if and when required.
·      Participates in patient related social activities under the direction of therapy.
·      Assist in the preparation of rehabilitation space for patient-related activities such as group activities
·      Transports clients to and from rehabilitation treatment areas utilizing mechanical aids such as wheelchairs and stretchers.
·      Assist with manual handling of patients for the purposes of transporting to and from the Rehabilitation gyms.
·      Provide assistance to therapists using the Hydrotherapy Pool, as appropriate and in the event of an emergency.
·      Maintain a clean, safe environment, ensuring adherence to standards, policy and procedure of Prevention and Control of Infection (PCI).
·      Maintain client dignity, wellbeing and confidentiality at all times in adherence to the SRH policies and procedures.
·      Comply with departmental policies, procedures and standards.
·      Assisting with the set-up of therapy sessions as directed by the therapist. This will include arranging times, cancellations as well as the necessary equipment
·      Assisting with conducting groups – set up and planning should be done in conjunction with the therapist who will direct the therapy aides responsibilities
·      Administrative tasks-scanning and filling evaluations of therapists as well as keeping a database of due dates for upcoming re-evaluations
·      Therapy records and reports for all the updates – to be responsible for ensuring that the therapy record folder is up to date with all evaluations.
·      Other administrative duties as requested by therapists. This may include photocopying, scanning and report typing
·      Assist with planning and organizing could be related or other events example open days training sessions et cetera
·      Ensure the therapy areas are kept neat and orderly take charge for ensuring that areas are cleaned and the checklists completed by the cleaning staff
·      Responsible for assisting with chart review as and when requested under the supervision of the senior person conducting the audit.