What are the responsibilities and job description for the Rehabilitation or Therapy Aide position at Carespring Health Care Management?
Want a full time M-F position with great benefits? Looking for a rehab aide to be part of an in house therapy team. Pay rate $13.50 up to $16.00 depending on certification and experience.
Must have a genuine interest in the rehabilitation and maintenance of the geriatric resident. Transportation of residents to/from therapy for treatment and assisting nursing is the main responsibility. Also, responsible for leading individual/group maintenance programs designed by therapists. If you are not a state tested nurse aide, we can help you accomplish those goals.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assists in therapy department as Rehabilitation Aide when required.
- Transports residents to/from therapy department for treatment.
- Trainable in basic areas of therapy delivery.
- May aide in certain portions of delivery of therapy as allowed by state and federal guidelines.
- Follow through with individual and/or group maintenance programs initiated by specialized therapies ordered by a physician.
- Maintain individual records of maintenance activities for each resident as required.
- Record resident daily activities and file as required.
- Act as a resource for CNAs in maintenance program techniques.
- Assists and feeds residents in dining room with meals as appropriate.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Certified Nursing Assistant or graduate of a PT, OT, COTA or PTA accredited program who has yet to receive state licensure.
- Ability to function in a team environment.
- Ability to communicate in writing and record resident responses to treatment preferred.
- Ability to use computer efficiently
Salary : $14 - $16
