What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nursing Home Rehabilitation Tech position at Aventura at West Park?
POSITION DESCRIPTION : REHABILITATION TECH
BASIC FUNCTION
The Rehabilitation Tech assists the therapists and assistants with patient related activities and patient care. The Rehabilitation Tech may assist with treatments only when under the direct supervision of a therapist. Refer to Medicare Regulations and state law for the definition of direct supervision. STNA Certification Required.
CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Assist the therapist and assistant in clerical and patient, client, team member related duties
- Participate in department meetings and in facility meetings as assigned
- Perform clerical work as directed, including computerized activities
- Consistently attends work and provides appropriate notice for scheduled vacations
- Answer and direct phone calls
- Develop and maintain a filing system
- Assist with treatment as directed by therapist
- Coordinate work activities with members of other departments and other staff within the rehabilitation department
- Demonstrate a positive attitude and team building approach with all patients, clients, team members
- Provide general support to visitors
- Transport patients as scheduled to and from treatment areas
- Prepare patients for treatment
- Assist patients, clients, team members with particular issues or needs
- Act quickly and responsibly in cases of emergency
- Participate in facility performance improvement programs
- Perform other duties as requested
- Report any unusual incidents to DOR
- Assist in maintaining the cleanliness of the treatment areas and department
- Assist with maintaining an adequate stock of supplies and equipment
EXPOSURE RISK
The Rehabilitation Tech is at high risk for exposure to blood and body fluids.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED
Reports to the Director of Rehab or designee.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED
as delegated.
QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION
High School graduate or equivalent.
STNA certificate
EXPERIENCE
Previous experience in patient / resident care in a nursing center, hospital, or rehabilitation center preferred. Therapy students will be considered.
WORKING CONDITIONS
SPECIFIC REQUREMENTS
Completion of on-the-job orientation and training program.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Must be able to move (walk, stoop, bend, stand, sit push, pull and lift) intermittently throughout the workday.
