Therapy Aide Hospital Assistant

Job Description

Harborview Medical Center - Rehab Therapies has an outstanding opportunity for a Therapy Aide / Hospital Assistant / Nursing Assistant Certified (NAR).

WORK SCHEDULE

• 100% FTE (40 hours per week)

• Monday Friday

• Day Shift

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

• Assists the physical occupational speech and therapeutic recreation staff in a variety of tasks designed to improve departmental work efficiency

• Manage inventory (ordering stocking organizing) and maintain equipment (monitoring inspections cleaning setup)

• Assist clinical staff with tasks (record retrieval filing faxing photocopying arranging interpreter services charge prep) and provide direct patient care (ADLs exercise ambulation positioning safety support during treatments)

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Cleans and maintains equipment including but not limited to mats wheelchairs CPMs parallel bars toys and loaner bathroom equipment

• Maintains cleanliness and order in work area gyms and supply and storage areas

• Delivers equipment to appropriate departments; obtains supplies from other departments

• Provides routine inspection and maintenance of department equipment; removes faulty or damaged equipment from service and reports to appropriate personnel

• Moves and sets up equipment as necessary for therapist use and patient care; assists in setting up special equipment

• Maintains a safe clinical environment including aspects such as use of proper principles/techniques for all procedures body substance isolation and responsibility to identify/report unsafe situations

• Emails and alpha pages workgroup members with information updates

• Transfers patient to and from appropriate conveyances (e.g. wheelchair Hoyer lift and mat or tilt table)

• Cultivates and demonstrates positive work attitudes and relationships

• Seeks feedback from others and responds in a non-defensive manner; implements suggestions from constructive feedback

REQUIREMENTS

• Nursing Assistant-Registered (NAR) with the State of Washington

• High school diploma or GED equivalent

• Six months experience involving customer service in a health care setting OR six months experience involving direct patient care OR equivalent education/experience

• Valid American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for healthcare providers upon hire

ABOUT HARBORVIEW MEDICAL CENTER

Harborview Medical Center is the regions only Level I Trauma and verified burn center. It is a comprehensive healthcare facility owned by King County and operated by UW Medicine dedicated to specialized care for a broad spectrum of patients from throughout the Pacific Northwestespecially the most vulnerable residents of King County.

Harborview provides exceptional care in areas such as emergency medicine trauma and burn care neurosciences ophthalmology vascular surgery HIV/AIDS rehabilitation mental health and substance abuse care.

Harborview employees are deeply committed to the community and the important role the institution plays throughout the Northwest region.

Challenge. Collaboration. Compassion.

ABOUT UW MEDICINE WHERE YOUR IMPACT GOES FURTHER

UW Medicine is Washingtons only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center. The mission of UW Medicine is to improve public health by advancing medical knowledge delivering outstanding care and preparing tomorrows healthcare leaders.

Nearly 29000 professionals are part of the UW Medicine system which includes: Harborview Medical Center UW Medical Center Montlake UW Medical Center Northwest Valley Medical Center UW Medicine Primary Care UW Physicians UW School of Medicine Airlift Northwest

Become part of our team. Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.

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About the UW

Working at the University of Washington provides a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses in our state and around the world.

UW employees bring their boundless energy creative problem-solving skills and dedication to building stronger minds and a healthier return they enjoy outstanding benefits opportunities for professional growth and the chance to work in an environment known for its diversity intellectual excitement artistic pursuits and natural beauty.

Our Commitment

The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race color creed religion national origin citizenship sex pregnancy age marital status sexual orientation gender identity or expression genetic information disability or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81.

To request disability accommodation in the application process contact the Disability Services Office at or .

Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law.