Details: ProStep Rehab builds a culture around “Revolutionizing Post-Acute Therapy.” We take pride in assisting therapists in reaching a work/life balance coupled with professional growth. This balance is achieved through a variety of programs including career ladders, attainable productivity standards and individual career mapping. We’re looking for someone who values education, professional growth, and a fun work environment. POSITION: Rehab Tech (32 hours per week) DEPARTMENT: Rehabilitation Services REPORTS TO: Facility Rehab Coordinator SUMMARY OF POSITION: To carry out rehabilitation related activities including but not limited to: patient transport, filing clerical duties, and other patient related activities as assigned and supervised by therapists or assistants as indicated by professional guidelines and state licensure. POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES: The responsibilities of this position involve significant physical activities including standing, lifting (up to 60 pounds unassisted), bending, stooping, pushing, pulling and twisting. The tasks on this position description marked with an asterisk (*) are those that regularly require these physical activities. All employees of nursing homes may be required to provide lifting and transfer assistance to residents. Lifting and/or transferring some residents will require use of a lifting device and /or assistance of other staff. Essential Functions Provide additional assistance to therapists and assistants with appropriate residents as requested. Cleaning rehabilitation equipment, devices, and gym area. Monitor linen supply and coordinate with housekeeping to ensure adequate supply. *Complies with laws and regulations applicable to position and act in accordance with Extendicare Health Services, Inc.’s Corporate Compliance Program. *Attends and participates in in-service training, performance improvement (“PI”) committees and other meetings as scheduled and directed. Treats all residents, visitors, and staff with courtesy. *Works overtime, holiday and weekend hours as scheduled. *Performs physical activities including standing, lifting (up to 60 pounds unassisted), bending, stooping, pushing, pulling and twisting. Follows facility dress and hygiene policies. 10. Safety • Knows and follows facility rules. • *Demonstrates proper use of equipment. Reports equipment needs or repairs. • Follows facility smoking policies. • Reports and documents any incidents or accidents of residents, staff or visitors to the appropriate facility personnel. • *Performs duties, which may include transportation of residents, as assigned in Facility Disaster Plan. • *Uses required protective equipment. • Follows infection control standards, policies and procedures. • Reports all hazardous conditions/equipment to Supervisor. 11. Resident Rights • Knows Resident Rights. Helps the residents exercise and/or protect their rights. • Reports resident complaints to management. • Maintains confidentiality of resident information. 12. HIPAA • Follows and adheres to Extendicare’s policies and procedures implementing HIPAA requirements for the privacy and security of protected health information. • Uses and/or discloses only minimum amount of Protected Health Information necessary to complete assigned tasks. (Applies only if position requires access to PHI under Role Based Access Grid.) • Reports all suspected violation of company’s HIPAA policies or procedures to Facility Privacy Designee. Other Duties • *Performs other duties as assigned and consistent with the level of preparation and experience. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES 1. High school graduate or GED equivalent. 2. Experience in long term care rehabilitation is preferred. 3. Ability to read, write, speak and understand English. 4. Ability to relate positively, effectively, and appropriately with residents, families, community members, volunteers and other facility staff. Possess special interest in, and a positive attitude about, working with long-term care residents and the elderly. 5. Strong organizational skills and the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment. 6. Meets all health requirements, as required by law. For More Information Contact: Jennifer Poole, Area Recruiter 414-218-9281 414-908-7102 Fax Keywords: physical, manual therapy, geriatric, healthcare, orthopedic, acute care, rehab, rehabilitation, home health, SNF, ALF, hospital, clinic, neuro, neurological, sub acute, post acute, outpatient, Skilled Nursing, modalities, ADL, activities of daily living, OT, OTR, OTA, COTA Occupational therapy, Occupational therapist, Occupational therapy Assistant, Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, Physical therapy, physical therapist, physical therapy assistant, PT, P.T.,PTA, speech therapy, speech pathology, speech pathologist, speech therapist, SLP, CFY, SLP-CCC, SLP-CFY, swallowing, dysphasia, aphasia, video fluoroscopy, manager, supervisor, team leader, director of rehabilitation, director of rehab, DOR. Notes 32 hours/week Apply
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