Physical Therapy Aide

Description

Welcome to Holy Name, a medical center where innovation is not just a goal - it's a commitment. Here, medical excellence thrives, allowing hope to reign supreme and leaving no room for fear. At our hospital, every patient is cared for with undivided attention - because healing every soul is our sole focus.

Holy Name is New Jersey's only independent Catholic health system, comprising a 361-bed acute care hospital, a renowned cancer center, a state-of-the-art fitness center, a residential hospice, a prestigious nursing school, and an extensive physician network. Healing at Holy Name goes beyond medicine and technology - it is infused with faith, conviction, compassion, and a commitment to educating the next generation of healthcare professionals through a variety of residency and educational programs. Our mission to provide care for the body, mind, and soul spans education, prevention, diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation, and overall wellness. This is at the core of who we are and what we do, and we've done it this way across generations, every single day, for nearly 100 years. Every innovation, medical breakthrough, and groundbreaking treatment is powered by some of the best minds in medicine, ensuring nothing is left on the table or the road to recovery.

A Brief Overview

Performs supportive patient related and non-patient related tasks as directed by professional staff. Follows the policies and procedures of the department and hospital

What you will do

Maintains working areas and equipment in clean and orderly condition

Stores maintains and changes linen

Prepares and cleans hydrotherapy equipment in accordance with departmental procedures

Assists with patient transfers from all surfaces

Uses proper guarding techniques while ambulating patients

Assist therapists with dressing changes for patients requiring wound care

Follows Infection Control Procedures

Measures, adjusts and instructs patients in basic crutch walking

Prepares, patients for specific treatment, including transporting to and within the department

Assists in toileting of patients as directed by professional staffReport safety hazards to Administrative Director or Supervisor

Assists in maintaining inventory of supplies for the department

Incorporates physiological age of patients into overall plan for delivery of patient care

Maintains confidentiality

Complies with Hospital dress code policy and maintains professional appearance

Provides proper notification for absence and tardiness

Performs other duties as assigned and within the scope of training

Education Qualifications

High School Diploma or equivalent Required

Experience Qualifications

less than 1 year On the job training experience in treatment set-ups, ordering supplies and guarding techniques Required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Ability to apply appropriate body mechanics and use of assistive equipment in all patient Transfers

Licenses and Certifications

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) AHA CPR within 90 Days Required

At Holy Name, we believe in rewarding every team member with more than a paycheck-we invest in your future and well-being. Full-time and part-time employees have access to a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial security, and quality of life. We offer low-cost medical coverage with generous employer contributions, dental and vision plans, discounted prescriptions, and access to on-site child care. Additional benefits include 401(k) matching, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, flexible spending accounts, legal and voluntary coverage options, life insurance, and free on-site parking. If you are hired at Holy Name, your final base compensation will be determined based on factors such as employment status (Full / Part-Time or Per Diem) skills, education, and / or experience. In addition to those factors - we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider any internal equity of our current team members as a part of any final offer. Pay Range : $16.00 / hour - $18.75 / hour

Holy Name is a mission-driven facility whose quality standards and philosophy are rooted in the principles of its founders, the Sisters of St. Joseph of Peace. Those principles are exercised daily by the Medical Center's dedicated and talented staff members. Holy Name is an Equal Opportunity Employer.