What are the responsibilities and job description for the Geriatric Care Specialist position at BAYADA Home Health Care?
BAYADA Home Health Care is a leading provider of home health care services, dedicated to delivering compassionate and high-quality care to our clients.
Job Responsibilities
We are seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist to join our team in Georgetown, Maryland.
- Specialty: Occupational Therapy
- Discipline: Therapy
- Duration: Ongoing
- Employment Type: Staff
The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
Key Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
- Making home visits to clients in designated geographic territories
- Performing thorough evaluations of patients' functional status, including muscle function, endurance, visual coordination, written and verbal communication skills, and ADL and IADL performance
- Assessing cognitive, psychological and motor aspects of performance and developing individualized intervention plans to achieve favorable outcomes
- Evaluating home environment for hazards or barriers to more independent living
- Identifying equipment needs and environmental adaptations resulting in enhanced outcomes for clients
- Continually assessing and revising the occupational therapy care plan, and participating with nursing in the multidisciplinary care plan, as appropriate
- Educating and instructing patients, family members, or other patient representatives, in rehabilitative care and activities necessary to promote the client's health, safety and independent living
- Accurately documenting observations, interventions, and evaluations pertaining to patient care management and services provided, utilizing a state-of-the-art touch pad tablet
About BAYADA Home Health Care
We believe that our employees are our greatest asset, and we strive to provide them with the tools and support they need to succeed.
We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages, including mileage reimbursement, weekly pay, and direct deposit.
We also provide opportunities for career advancement and professional growth, including training and scholarship programs.
We are committed to creating a positive and inclusive work environment, where our employees feel valued and supported.
