What are the responsibilities and job description for the Therapy Aide I position at Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Network?
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JOB SUMMARY
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Assists in patient care and related activities as instructed by the physical therapist, physical therapist assistant, occupational therapist, certified occupational therapist assistant or speech language pathologist.
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Monitors inventory, clinical areas, patient waiting area as assigned to ensure optimal delivery of services.
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Performs clerical functions including but not limited to the following: taking inventory, ordering supplies, photocopying, answering telephone, faxing, scheduling, word processing, database input, voice mail operations, generation of computer reports and filing.
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Clean and organize work area and disinfect equipment after treatment
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Instruct, motivate, safeguard and assist patients practicing exercises and functional activities, under direction of medical staff.
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Secure patients into or onto therapy equipment.
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Transport patients to and from treatment areas, using wheelchairs or providing standing support.
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Confer with physical therapy staff or others to discuss and evaluate patient information for planning, modifying, and coordinating treatment.
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Maintain equipment and furniture to keep it in good working condition, including performing the assembly and disassembly of equipment and accessories.
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Change linens, such as bed sheets and pillow cases.
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Arrange treatment supplies to keep them in order.
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Assist patients to dress, undress, and put on and remove supportive devices, such as braces, splints, and slings.
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Demonstrates the ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
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Demonstrates the ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem and alerts the appropriate person.
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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
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PATIENT / CUSTOMER
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Essential Accountabilities
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Ensures communication and collaboration with supervisors and fellow co-workers to serve patients and other customers to the best of his/her ability.
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Is professional in all actions and appearance
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Ensure compliance with regulatory parameters
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Uses resources wisely – as if they were one’s own.
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Demonstrates understanding and ownership of how his/her role contributes to achieving the success of the Department and the Health System.
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Demonstrates a personal commitment to ensuring a clean and safe working environment.
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Anticipates patients’/customers’ needs and acts accordingly.
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Works to enhance patient satisfaction
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Assist patients and families
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Analyzes problems from the customers’ point of view.
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Honors patient/customer/employee confidentiality.
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Seeks feedback on how to improve performance and offers constructive feedback, as well.
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Applies learning for improved performance.
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Presents self professionally & demonstrates professional behavior during interactions with others
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Strives to understand and value differences in others’ race, nationality, gender, age, background, experience, and style.
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PATIENT/ EMPLOYEE SAFETY ACCOUNTABILITIES
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Patient Care Providers
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Participates in Entity and Department wide initiatives for Patient /Employee safety
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Demonstrates an awareness of patient/ employee safety when carrying out daily responsibilities of their position.
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Validation of annual competencies required for the position
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OPERATIONS
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Essential Accountabilities
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Area Preparation and Maintenance
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Assists therapist with patient care
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Regulatory Compliance: Ensures treatment area is compliant with federal, state and local regulatory standards and requirements, including JCAHO, Department of Health, funding agencies, FDA, HIPAA, HCFA, DPW and others.
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Office Procedures
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QUALIFICATIONS
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To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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Education
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High School Diploma required
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Associate's Degree preferred
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Work Experience
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1 year of experience working in similar clinical setting preferred
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Licenses / Certifications
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BLS / CPR for a healthcare provider, per the American Heart Association required
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