Physical Medicine Aide PRN - Lourdes Main Campus

Job description

Performs non-technical duties; assists therapists in positioning, lifting, transferring, transporting and treating patients; maintains equipment and facilities. Prepares patients for physical therapy and occupational therapy treatment under the direction of a licensed therapist. Experience - Previous health care experience required Education- High School or Equivalent Training - Successful completion of physical medicine course - TECHNICAL TASKS - Maintains work area in neat and orderly manner. (cleans equipment; change linen, treatment tables after each patient use; cleans hydrotherapy equipment prior to and following patient treatment according to infection control guidelines; empties laundry; cleans hydrocollator and paraffin bath as necessary; mops water spills; disposes of trash separating contaminated waste from regular trash as prescribed by OSHA and hospital policy) - Operates equipment and performs job duties in a safe manner - Performs safe and correct transfer with each patient - Assists in getting hydro patients in and out of woundcare, respecting the patients privacy and modesty - Assists therapists and assistants with ambulating patients safely using gait belt and pro...