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22 people are interested
Therapy Department Volunteer
ORGANIZATION: HEALTHSOUTH AUXILIARY CORPORATION
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22 people are interested
The Volunteer will support professional staff in providing physical therapy services to designated patients.
- Assist therapists with treatment sessions (follow with wheelchair or IV pole, retrieve assistant devices, etc.)
- Accompany patients transporting themselves to the rehab gym.
- Stock linen cabinets in gym.
- Help maintain general neatness of gym area: replace walkers, canes, weights, etc.
- Get patients drinks, as requested by therapists, from nourishment room on the unit.
- Perform clerical duties such as filing, making copies and running errands, as needed.
- After proper training by PT staff, volunteers may transport and assist patients on contact precautions under the direct supervision of a therapist. Volunteers may not transfer patients onto a bed or into a wheelchair. Volunteers can provide assistance during treatments as asked for by therapist, but may not have a direct hands-on contact with patient.
Minimum Requirements:
- Must demonstrate competency in age specifics, HIPAA, and HEOSH information.
- Must be able to communicate with diverse population.
- Must be able to follow directions from staff.
- Understand the need for confidentiality and ability to maintain such.
- Knowledge of hospital layout, especially those areas that relate to needs of your unit.
- Must be able to follow directions from staff.
- Must be able to walk for long distances.
Personal Skills, Abilities, Knowledge:
- Must be a self-starter.
- Ability to work with detailed information and follow directions.
- Have a friendly, positive attitude.
Physical Requirements:
- Requires walking, standing, sitting, lifting and reaching.
- Ability to push/pull 25 lbs.
- Must be able to read and speak English in simple, understandable terms.
- Must have intact sense of sight and hearing.
Patient Population Served:
- Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development and possesses the ability to respond to age specific issues and data reflective of the patients’ status.
- Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care for the following age groups: Adolescent, Older Adult.
Protected Health Information:
- Will limit access to protected health information (PHI) to the Information reasonably necessary to do the job.
- Will share information only on a need-to-know basis for work purposes.
- Access to verbal, written and electronic PHI for this position has been determined based on assignment responsibility.
Machine, Tools and Equipment:
- Telephone, copier, FAX, computer and required application, and wheelchairs.
Length of Commitment: One 4 hour shift per week. Minimum six month commitment.
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About HEALTHSOUTH AUXILIARY CORPORATION
Location:
3660 GRANDVIEW PKWY STE 200, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35243, US
Mission Statement
Our Mission: To be the healthcare company of choice for patients, employees, physicians and shareholders by providing high quality care in the communities we serve.
Description
HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital of Sarasota is a 96 bed inpatient rehabilitation hospital that offers comprehensive inpatient rehabilitation services. HealthSouth’s hospitals provide a higher level of rehabilitative care to patients who are recovering from conditions such as stroke and other neurological disorders, orthopedic, cardiac and pulmonary conditions, brain and spinal cord injuries, and amputations. We are located less than one mile East of I-75 and Bee Ridge Road in Sarasota at 6400 Edgewater Drive Sarasota FL 34240.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
6400 Edgelake DriveSarasota, FL 34240
DATE POSTED
January 2, 2020
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 15
- Orientation or Training
- One 4 hour shift per week