Youth Apprentice (High School Juniors & Seniors) Therapy Aide - Sheboygan Medical Office Building

Youth Apprentice (High School Juniors & Seniors) Therapy Aide - Sheboygan Medical Office Building

 

This position will work up to 16 hours per week. Students/Candidates will need to verify that they are apart of their school's Youth Apprentice program.

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Job Summary
The purpose of the clinical Youth Apprenticeship role is to help students gain knowledge and skills used in a medical setting. This role has the opportunity to provide patient care upon training and under the direct supervision of senior staff. The Clinical Youth Apprentice will gain valuable hands-on learning in various tasks such as patient rooming, monitoring vital signs, preparing rooms, and other duties relevant to an outpatient setting.

What you will do

• Meet patient needs by adhering to rooming protocols, based on the scope of your Youth Apprentice role and the training provided, this can be done by conducting/documenting vital signs, reviewing patient histories, starting patients on equipment, assisting with patient transportation at time of discharge and other functions deemed appropriate for this role.
• Help maintain exam/patient rooms and equipment to be within infection control standards. Ensure appropriate levels of supplies for each room.

Education Qualifications

• High school student in the grade level junior or senior. Participating in the Youth Apprenticeship program in accordance with school criteria. Required

Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrates an eagerness to continuously acquire new knowledge and skills, fostering adaptability and growth in dynamic environments.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Fosters work and patient relationships through excellent interpersonal skills and behaviors.
• Possess skills to effectively problem solve.
• Ability to work under stressful or emergency situations with high concentration and energy levels.
• Ability to work and meet changing demands.
• Exhibits receptiveness to learning the usage of EMR (electronic medical records) systems, computer, phone, and office equipment.
• Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment.

Licenses and Certifications

• CPR/BLS Certification Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers from approved program or Prevea sponsored program. within 30 Days Required

Physical Demands

• Sit - Occasionally
• Stand - Frequently
• Walk - Frequently
• Drive - Rarely
• Climb (Stairs/Ladders) - Occasionally
• Bend (Neck) - Frequently
• Bend (Waist) - Frequently
• Squat - Occasionally
• Twist/Turn (Neck) - Occasionally
• Twist/Turn(Waist) - Occasionally
• Lift/Carry 0-10 lbs. - Frequently
• Lift/Carry 11-25 lbs. - Occasionally
• Lift/Carry 26-35 lbs. - Rarely
• Lift/Carry 36-50 lbs. - Rarely
• Push/Pull 11-25 lbs. - Rarely
• Push/Pull 26-35 lbs. - Rarely
• Push/Pull 36-50 lbs. - Rarely
• Push/Pull 51-75 lbs. - Rarely
• Reach (Above shoulder level) - Frequently
• Reach (Below shoulder level) - Frequently
• Simple Grasping (Hands/Arms) - Constantly
• Fine Manipulation (Hands/Arms) - Frequently
• Gross Manipulation (Hands/Arms) - Occasionally

Working Conditions

• Extreme cold - Rarely
• Extreme heat - Rarely
• Humidity - Rarely
• Wet - Rarely
• Noise - Occasionally
• Hazards - Occasionally

Travel Requirements

• 5%

Hearing Requirements

• Hears Whispers < 3 feet - Constantly
• Hears Whispers 3-8 feet - Constantly

Vision Requirements

• Color Discrimination - Constantly
• Near Vision (Correctable to Jaeger 2 or 20/40 binocular) - Constantly
• Distance Vision (Correctable to Snellen chart 20/40 binocular) - Constantly

Prevea is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United State and to complete the required employment eligibility document form upon hire. Prevea participates in E-verify. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify