HOSPITAL ASSISTANT (PER DIEM, VARIABLE) - REHAB THERAPY

As the region's only Level I Trauma center, Harborview Medical Center is well known for innovations and excellence in trauma care and its centers of emphasis: Trauma, Burn, Neurosciences, AIDS/STD CARER, and mentally-and medically- vulnerable populations. In addition to the centers of emphasis, HMC serves a mission population for King County. Harborview employees are committed to the vital role the institution plays in the immediate community, as well as the entire Northwest region. HMC is owned by King County and managed by the University of Washington (UW) and serves as a training site for UW’s School of Medicine. The UW is proud to be one of the nation’s premier educational and research institutions. Our people are the most important asset in our pursuit of achieving excellence in education, research, and community service. Our staff not only enjoys outstanding benefits and professional growth opportunities, but also an environment noted for diversity, community involvement, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits, and natural beauty.

Harborview's Inpatient Rehabilitation Therapy team is seeking a Per diem, Variable Shift, HOSPITAL ASSISTANT position. The individual in this position, under general supervision, will assist the physical, occupational, speech, and therapeutic recreation staff in a variety of tasks designed to improve departmental work efficiency. These tasks are: inventory management including ordering, stocking, managing and organizing supply areas; equipment maintenance including periodic monitoring, safety inspection, and regular cleaning, maintenance, and set up; assisting clinical staff in miscellaneous tasks including record retrieval, filing, faxing, photocopying, arranging for interpreter services, charge preparation, and compilation; direct patient care including ADL’s, exercise, ambulating or positioning as directed by the therapy clinician, and safety support during groups or patient treatment. This individual must also be able to drive a van for therapeutic outings with the recreation therapist and patients. Additionally, the person in this role will participate in unit and selected departmental activities to promote effective problem solving and communication.

This position provides opportunities to work in a diverse and fast-paced environment with a great team of therapists.

Condition of Employment:
Valid Washington State Driver's License
Legal Requirements:
Nursing Assistant-Registered (NAR) with the Washington State Department of Health.
or
Nursing Assistant-Certified (NAC/CNA) with the Washington State Department of Health.

Requirements:
High School graduation AND six months of customer service experience OR six months experience involving direct patient care OR equivalent education/experience.
and a Valid Washington State Driver’s License

Desired:
•Excellent communication skills
•Basic computer skills.
•Customer service skills.
•Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a team.
•Knowledge of medical terminology.