Trinity Health
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Trinity Health Contingent (as needed) hours for coverage in the department to include weekdays, weekends, and holiday coverage. Employment Type: Part time. Shift: Day Shift. Position Summary
The Aide/Transporter is responsible for a variety of activities in support of therapists’ delivery of patient care and the smooth operation of the department. Essential Functions And Responsibilities
Provides quality patient care by considering the age specific, development and cultural needs through competent clinical practice. Demonstrates unit/area competencies. Identifies and assists in resolution of problems related to safety, sanitation and maintenance of the environment. Practices effective communication in all interactions (patient, visitor, co-worker, etc.). Demonstrates and utilizes proper body mechanics and lifting techniques with patients and materials. Utilizes mechanical lifts when appropriate to ensure patient and employee safety. Performs The Following Aide Duties
Maintains department cleanliness, including laundry. Monitors, maintains and disinfects equipment. Monitors inventory and orders as needed. Copies and assembles forms and other materials as requested. Prepares for classes and treatments as scheduled or requested. Delivers patient schedules and documentation forms to patient units as needed. Assist nursing staff with patient readiness for therapy. Provides a Variety Of Transportation Duties
Transports patients safely to and from therapy appointments. Assures patients’ timely arrival at scheduled therapy appointments or communicates reason patient is late/absent. Obtains necessary patient materials for therapy appointments (i.e., glasses, chart, lap tray, sling, shoes, AFO, etc.). Communicates verbally, or in writing, changes in patients’ schedule/condition to nursing/therapy staff in a timely manner. Arranges for and coordinates assistance to complete transportation, if workload necessitates. Occasional assistance with clerical and/or scheduling duties that could include activities such as copying files for billing department, setting up OP charts, organizing FIM documentation and filing. Qualifications
Required Education, Experience And Certification/Licensure Minimum of high school education and a minimum of one year experience in health care setting or pursuing a health care career is preferred. Our Commitment
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Job Details
Seniority level: Entry level Employment type: Part-time Job function: Health Care Provider Industries: Hospitals and Health Care Location: Chelsea, MI
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Join to apply for the
Physical Therapy Aide Contingent
role at
Trinity Health Contingent (as needed) hours for coverage in the department to include weekdays, weekends, and holiday coverage. Employment Type: Part time. Shift: Day Shift. Position Summary
The Aide/Transporter is responsible for a variety of activities in support of therapists’ delivery of patient care and the smooth operation of the department. Essential Functions And Responsibilities
Provides quality patient care by considering the age specific, development and cultural needs through competent clinical practice. Demonstrates unit/area competencies. Identifies and assists in resolution of problems related to safety, sanitation and maintenance of the environment. Practices effective communication in all interactions (patient, visitor, co-worker, etc.). Demonstrates and utilizes proper body mechanics and lifting techniques with patients and materials. Utilizes mechanical lifts when appropriate to ensure patient and employee safety. Performs The Following Aide Duties
Maintains department cleanliness, including laundry. Monitors, maintains and disinfects equipment. Monitors inventory and orders as needed. Copies and assembles forms and other materials as requested. Prepares for classes and treatments as scheduled or requested. Delivers patient schedules and documentation forms to patient units as needed. Assist nursing staff with patient readiness for therapy. Provides a Variety Of Transportation Duties
Transports patients safely to and from therapy appointments. Assures patients’ timely arrival at scheduled therapy appointments or communicates reason patient is late/absent. Obtains necessary patient materials for therapy appointments (i.e., glasses, chart, lap tray, sling, shoes, AFO, etc.). Communicates verbally, or in writing, changes in patients’ schedule/condition to nursing/therapy staff in a timely manner. Arranges for and coordinates assistance to complete transportation, if workload necessitates. Occasional assistance with clerical and/or scheduling duties that could include activities such as copying files for billing department, setting up OP charts, organizing FIM documentation and filing. Qualifications
Required Education, Experience And Certification/Licensure Minimum of high school education and a minimum of one year experience in health care setting or pursuing a health care career is preferred. Our Commitment
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Job Details
Seniority level: Entry level Employment type: Part-time Job function: Health Care Provider Industries: Hospitals and Health Care Location: Chelsea, MI
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