Therapy Aide

Therapy Aide - Forest Lake

Hours:
20 hours per week
Monday - Friday, late afternoons/early evenings

Purpose:
Provide support services to assist the therapy department, and maintain a neat and efficient working environment.


Major Responsibilities:

• Serve as receptionist during late afternoon clinic hours.
• Responsible for maintaining adequate inventory of material and supplies needed for the daily functioning of therapy services. This includes filling out order lists and periodic trips to store to purchase needed items.
• Responsible for organization of storage and work areas.
• Performs daily housekeeping/sanitation duties and keeps an updated cleaning record.
• Assist in setting up therapy treatments as requested by the therapist and under his/her supervision.
• Assist with special projects as requested by therapists and/or managers.

Qualifications:

• High school graduate or equivalent
• One year nurses aide, therapy aide or related experience
• Ability to maintain a positive attitude with staff and clients
• Ability to prioritize; good organizational skills
• Ability to multi-task and remain calm under pressure
• Must be able to read and write
• Must be able to lift 25 pounds
• Must have good verbal communication skills
• Ability to utilize MS Word and/or Excel programs
• Must have a valid drivers license