Occupational Therapy Aide
Company: MEDSTAR HEALTH
Location: Washington
Posted on: May 6, 2024
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Job Description:
General Summary of Position
Medstar Health is looking for a Therapy Aide to join our team! We
are looking for someone with cultural competence & demonstrated
empathy in dealing with a variety of patient populations. -The
Therapy Aide provides patient care duties as it relates to therapy
in their assigned department, under the direct supervision of a
Licensed Therapist. The incumbent will work with a varied patient
population and encourage patient participation in programs through
organizing various activities. They will ensure that communal areas
and items are sanitized following infection control protocols
before and after each use. They will also partake in professional
development opportunities offered by MedStar National
Rehabilitation Network (MNRN) and its affiliates. -Join one of the
largest healthcare systems in the Baltimore-Washington metro
region, also recognized as one of the "Healthiest Maryland
Businesses". Apply today and learn how MedStar Health can be your
next great career move! - -Primary Duties: -Provides effective and
efficient patient care for the assigned unit/department supervised
by a Licensed Therapist. Demonstrates competence in the use of
equipment to include beds, wheelchairs, environmental control
units, lifts, exercise equipment, cleaning chemicals and supplies,
assistive devices, stretchers, Durable Medical Equipment (DME), O2
equipment, kitchen appliances and food, & office equipment
(computers, telephones, pagers). -Performs non-patient care duties
as assigned by the supervisor or therapist to include activities
such coordinating programs as necessary and maintaining communal
areas in neat & orderly fashion, following appropriate infection
control standards. -Communicates effectively with patients,
families and all members of the rehabilitation team and reports
pertinent signs, symptoms and patient status to the appropriate
therapist. Accurately completes written feedback as it relates to
patient care & data reports. Maintains & updates an accurate daily
schedule and keeps supervisor aware. Prepares materials, projects &
equipment for individual and group activities. -Demonstrates
effective time management and meets productivity expectations and
is timely, punctual, and prepared for work assignment and meetings.
- -Participates in developmental activities for continued
professional growth. Takes initiative in pursuing and directing
continuing education for professional growth and competency for
self. Supports and participates in service goals and operations. -
- -Qualifications: - -High School Diploma or GED. -American Heart
Association Heart Saver Card. -Experience with patient care
preferred. -
Why MedStar Health?
At MedStar Health, we understand that our ability to treat others
well begins with how we treat each other. We work hard to foster an
inclusive and positive environment where our associates feel
valued, connected, and empowered. We live up to this promise
through:
Strong emphasis on teamwork - our associates feel connected to each
other and our mission as an organization. In return, our effective
team environment generates positive patient outcomes and high
associate satisfaction ratings that exceed the national
benchmark.
Strategic focus on equity, inclusion, & diversity - we are
committed to equity for all people and communities. We continue to
build a diverse and inclusive workplace where people feel a sense
of belonging and the ability to contribute to equitable care
delivery and improved community health outcomes at all levels of
the organization.
Comprehensive total rewards package - including competitive pay,
generous paid time off, great health and wellness benefits,
retirement savings, education assistance, and so much more.
More career opportunities closer to home - as the largest
healthcare provider in the Baltimore-Washington, D.C. region, there
are countless opportunities to grow your career and fulfill your
aspirations.
About MedStar Health
MedStar Health is dedicated to providing the highest quality care
for people in Maryland and the Washington, D.C., region, while
advancing the practice of medicine through education, innovation,
and research. Our team of 32,000 includes physicians, nurses,
residents, fellows, and many other clinical and non-clinical
associates working in a variety of settings across our health
system, including 10 hospitals and more than 300 community-based
locations, the largest home health provider in the region, and
highly respected institutes dedicated to research and innovation.
As the medical education and clinical partner of Georgetown
University for more than 20 years, MedStar Health is dedicated not
only to teaching the next generation of doctors, but also to the
continuing education, professional development, and personal
fulfillment of our whole team. Together, we use the best of our
minds and the best of our hearts to serve our patients, those who
care for them, and our communities. It's how we treat
people.MedStar Health is an Equal Opportunity (EO) Employer and
assures equal opportunity for all applicants and employees. We hire
people to work in different locations, and we comply with the
federal, state and local laws governing each of those locations.
MedStar Health makes all decisions regarding employment, including
for example, hiring, transfer, promotion, compensation, benefit
eligibility, discipline, and discharge without regard to any
protected status, including race, color, creed, religion, national
origin, citizenship status, sex, age, disability, veteran status,
marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression,
political affiliations, or any other characteristic protected by
federal, state or local EO laws. If you receive an offer of
employment, it is MedStar Health's policy to hire its employees on
an at-will basis, which means you or MedStar Health may terminate
this relationship at any time, for any reason.
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