Therapy Aide - PRN- Acute Care

Interested in a career with both meaning and growth? Whether your abilities are in direct patient care or one of the many other areas of healthcare administration and support, everyone at Parkland works together to fulfill our mission: the health and well-being of individuals and communities entrusted to our care. By joining Parkland, you become part of a diverse healthcare legacy that's served our community for more than 125 years. Put your skills to work with us, seek opportunities to learn and join a talented team where patient care is more than a job. It's our passion.

PRIMARY PURPOSE: Provides assistance to therapist and leadership to support staff to enhance the patient healing process, recovery and return to independence.

MINIMUM SPECIFICATIONS

Education:

-None

Experience:

-Must have two years of experience in a rehabilitative or healthcare setting.

Equivalent Education and/or Experience

-May have an equivalent combination of education and experience to substitute the experience requirements.

Certification/Registration/Licensure:

-Must have a current Heartsaver CPR course completion card within 90 days of hire and/or placement in job from one of the following:

• American Heart Association
• American Red Cross
• Military Training Network.

Skills or Special Abilities:

-Must be able to follow written and oral instructions.

-Must be able to utilize required software for assigned department.

-Must be able to demonstrate patient valued/patient centered care.

-Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skill in meeting age related and handicapped patients' needs.

-Must be able to demonstrate knowledge of treatment equipment.

-Must be familiar with hospital environment.

Parkland Health and Hospital System prohibits discrimination based on age (40 or over), race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, disability, national origin, marital status, political belief, or veteran status.As part of our commitment to our patients and employees' wellness, Parkland Health is a tobacco and smoke-free campus.