Therapeutic Program Worker

Position

Franklin Medical Center Therapeutic Program Worker

Location

United States of America – Ohio, Franklin County, Columbus

Starting Pay

Approximately $51,000 based on shift assignment, plus a 3% occupational pay supplement.

Responsibilities

• Assists patients to function independently in self‑help and daily living skills using a variety of training techniques according to prescribed treatment plans.
• Takes vital signs and records medication and movement information.
• Measures and records meal and fluid intake, urinary and fecal output.
• Turns and repositions bedridden patients; transfers/lifts patients into beds, wheelchairs, exam tables.
• Transports patients as needed.
• Examines patients for bruises, blood in urine, and other injuries/wounds.
• Changes bed linens and restocks rooms with necessary supplies.
• Answers call lights and assists patients accordingly.
• Observes patient behavior, complaints, and physical symptoms and reports to nurses.
• Completes timely documentation of all care provided and data collected.
• Participates in development of individual patient problem‑oriented treatment plans.
• Responds to emergencies and provides emergency care.
• Performs simple treatments and collects urine and fecal specimens.
• Participates in work‑related training, recertification programs, in‑service training, meetings and exercises.
• Provides assistance to other healthcare team members.
• Receives report from preceding shift and reports to oncoming shift.
• Assists nurses and providers with procedures as indicated.
• Assists nursing staff with admissions, discharges, and transfers.
• Participates in quality assurance activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Conducts themselves professionally and in a law‑abiding manner at all times in accordance with Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction Standards of Employee Conduct.

Qualifications

Formal education in arithmetic (addition & subtraction) and reading, writing & speaking common English vocabulary. In the Department of Developmental Disabilities, a high school diploma or certificate of high school equivalence is required. For positions requiring motor vehicle operation, a valid driver’s license is required. Equivalent minimum class qualifications for employment as noted above are acceptable.

Job Skills

Direct Support / Direct Care

Technical Skills

Basic documentation, customer service, direct support/direct care, nursing.

Professional Skills

Cultural awareness, responsiveness, teamwork, observation.