Therapy Aide ADHC

Meals on Wheels Orange County is the largest nonprofit provider of nutrition and supportive services for at-risk older adults in Central and North Orange County. Our mission is to combat hunger and loneliness among older adults through nutritious meals, friendly visits, and safety checks, and to support families through day services. We deliver nearly 2 million meals annually to 20,000 at-risk older adults.

Location: Anaheim, CA

Hours: Monday - Friday, 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM

Hourly Range: $18.25 - $22.00 per hour (Hourly rate will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, and experience)

JOB SUMMARY: Are you passionate about helping older adults stay active, safe, and independent? Under the Program Director's guidance, this rewarding role supports participants through rehabilitative activities designed to reduce pain, improve mobility, and enhance quality of life. The position provides hands-on assistance with exercise instruction, demonstrations of physical therapy equipment and techniques, participant evaluation and testing, and preparation of both participants and the rehabilitation area for services. This role is an important part of a caring team dedicated to participant safety, comfort, and success, while also maintaining supplies, assembling equipment, and preparing work areas for daily services.

KEY BENEFITS OF JOINING OUR TEAM:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Safely transports participants to the therapy area according to the daily time schedule.
• Assists and prepares participants for transferring and toileting.
• Provides on-site supervision to participants in the therapy area.
• Assists in the maintenance, care, and cleaning of equipment and supplies
• Demonstrates and teaches good body mechanics to the participants.
• Reports participant responses and reactions to treatment to the Physical and Occupational Therapist.
• Completes patient attendance information and other charting activities.
• Assists with orientation and training of Certified Nurse’s Assistant(s) assigned to the physical and occupational therapy area.
• Checks equipment routinely to ensure proper operation and follows procedures for notification, repair and replacement.
• Meets participant's care requirements per the individual care plan.
• Performs other tasks as requested under supervision and within scope of abilities. 

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Nurse Assistant certification required 
• One year of rehabilitative services experience.
• Knowledge and ability to learn therapy principles, techniques, methods and modalities.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with participants.
• Must possess ability to relate to older persons and sensitivity to the needs of the elderly. 
• Must pass a post-offer physical examination and obtain a tuberculosis clearance. 

PHYSICAL JOB REQUIREMENTS: 

• Lifting and moving participants- must be able to assist participants with limited mobility, which may involve lifting, supporting, or transferring them to different positions or equipment 
• Prolonged standing and walking – the role requires extended periods of standing and walking, often moving between different areas and equipment within the facility.
• Bending, kneeling, and reaching- frequent bending, kneeling, and reaching to assist participants, adjust equipment, or prepare work areas.
• Frequent interaction with participants- regularly engage with participants, which may involve physical contact, to assist them with exercises and movement.

If you enjoy making a meaningful difference each day and thrive in a supportive, participant-centered environment, we encourage you to apply and join our mission-driven team.