Participant Care Specialist - Physical Therapy Aide
Company: AcuteCare Health System
Location: Oceanport
Posted on: April 23, 2025
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Job Description:
Join BoldAge PACE and Make a Difference!
BE PART OF OUR MISSION!
Are you passionate about helping older adults live meaningful,
independent lives at home with grace and dignity? BoldAge PACE is
an all-inclusive program of care, personalized to meet the
individual health and well-being needs of our participants. Our
approach is simple: We listen to our participants and their
caregivers to truly understand their needs and desires.
Why work with us?
A People First Environment: We make what is important to those we
serve important to us.
Make an Impact: Enhance the quality of life for seniors.
Professional Growth: Access to training and career development.
Competitive Compensation: BoldAge offers a robust benefits package,
including medical, dental, paid time off, 401K, life insurance,
tuition reimbursement, flexible spending account, and an employee
assistance program.
Physical Therapy Aide
JOB SUMMARY
Functions primarily as a support system providing assistance to all
levels of Therapy staff. Performs routine tasks related to the
cleanliness of the department and maintenance of equipment. Assists
in participant related activities such as transferring,
transporting, and positioning of participants under the direction
and supervision of therapy staff. Clerical duties and assistance
with restorative therapy as needed. Orders, tracks and delivers
durable medical equipment to BoldAge PACE participants and
staff.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
* Properly transfers participant in and out of bed/chair. Utilizes
proper body mechanics and precautions. Ensures safety with
transfers by properly positioning furniture and participant devices
such as IV's catheters etc. Returns equipment to proper order.
Requests assistance when necessary to avoid injury to self or
participant.
* Transports participants to and from the PM&R department by
wheelchair or stretcher.
* Provides assistance to Therapists and Assistants during
participant treatments including equipment set up, transfers and
assisting with ambulation
* Takes work direction and is responsive to changes in schedule.
Continuously communicates with PT and OT staff in a timely fashion
when experiencing cancellations/refusals and delays.
* Responsible for the repair and proper operation of equipment.
Maintains equipment in a safe working condition. Takes equipment
out of service utilizes proper signage and reports to Manager
equipment failure.
* Completes all documentation per department policy. Accurately
completes participant schedules, transport lists and documents
cancellations/refusals
* Participates in clerical activities, assists with scheduling of
participants, and performs office procedures as required.
* Complies with the procedures for the maintenance of supplies and
equipment.
* Assists with restorative therapy as appropriate under supervision
of licensed clinical staff.
* Works with the BoldAge PACE Interdisciplinary team to ensure that
participant's needs for durable medical equipment are met in a
timely fashion.
* Serves as liaison between BoldAge PACE and medical equipment
vendors to handle order tracking and communication of delays.
* In conjunction with the Physical Therapist researches alternative
medical equipment options to provide recommendations to the
Interdisciplinary Team.
REQUIREMENTS
* High School Diploma/GED required
* CNA or CHHA preferred
* 1 year of experience working with a frail or elderly population
preferred. If this is not present, training on working with a frail
or elderly population will be provided upon hiring.
* Must have reliable transportation, a valid driver's license, and
the minimum state required liability auto insurance.
* Be medically cleared for communicable diseases and have all
immunizations up-to-date before engaging in direct participant
contact.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
* Demonstrated commitment to delivering exceptional customer
service
* Takes initiative and anticipates participant needs
BoldAge PACE provides equal employment opportunities to all
employees and applicants for employment and prohibits
discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race,
color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status,
genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender
identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by
federal, state, or local laws.
Monday - Friday
8:00 am - 4:30 pm
40 Hours
Keywords: AcuteCare Health System, Paterson , Participant Care Specialist - Physical Therapy Aide, Healthcare , Oceanport, New Jersey
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