Rehab Tech- New Castle
Location: New Castle Delaware
Description: ProStep Rehabilitation is currently interviewing Rehab Tech- New Castle right now, this career will be placed in Delaware. For complete informations about this career opportunity kindly see the descriptions. 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.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1. Provide additional assistance to therapists and assistants with appropriate residents as requested.
2. Cleaning rehabilitation equipment, devices, and gym area.
3. Monitor linen supply and coordinate with housekeeping to ensure adequate supply.
4. *Complies with laws and regulations applicable to position and act in accordance with Extendicare Health Services, Inc.’s Corporate Compliance Program. (including completion of all components of the documentation tracking protocol ie : ProStep Quad Check)
5. *Attends and participates in in-service training, performance improvement (“PIâ€) committees and other meetings as scheduled and directed.
6. Communicate resident schedules (therapy and appointments) to appropriate parties (ie distribute therapy schedules, communicate doctor’s appointment, etc.)
7. Safety
Knows and follows facility rules.
Follows facility smoking policies.
Reports and documents any incidents or accidents of residents, staff or visitors to the appropriate facility personnel.
Follows infection control standards, policies and procedures.
Reports all hazardous conditions/equipment to Supervisor.
Complete infection control and maintain tracking logs on a daily basis or per protocol.
Check for expired or unlabeled items in the refrigerator and freezer. Dispose of any items that aren’t labeled or that are expired.
8. Resident Rights
Knows Resident Rights. Helps the residents exercise and/or protect their rights.
Reports resident complaints to management.
9. 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:
The designation of “essential functions†and “other duties†is for purposes of compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Employees holding this position will be required to perform all job duties, consistent with law. In addition, employees must meet applicable healt! h requirements imposed by law.
This description has been prepa! red to assist in evaluating various classes of responsibilities, skills, and working conditions. It indicates the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty required of positions given this classification. It is not intended as a complete list of specific duties and responsibilities. Nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under supervision. Nothing contained herein is intended or shall be construed to create or constitute a contract of employment between any employee or group of employees and the Employer. The Employer retains and reserves any and all rights to change, modify, amend, add to or delete from any section of this document as it deems, in its judgment, to be proper.
Minimum Requirements
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education : High school graduate or GED equivalent.
Experience : Experience in long term care rehabilitation is preferred. !
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities : Ability to read, write, speak and understand English. 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. Strong organizational skills and the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment. Meets all health requirements, as required by law.
ENVIRONMENTAL AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
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 a! nd/or transferring some residents will require use of a lifting device ! and /or assistance of other staff.
CALL Anita Theis- 727-772-3007
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If you can hear yourself saying one of the following:
"Helping People Live Better."
"Revolutionizing Post-Acute Therapy."
"IT Solved."
A c! hallenging and exciting career at Extendicare, ProStep or VCPI awaits you. We value our customers and our teams who care for them. We are enthusiastic about helping others by providing quality care, rehabilitation and IT services. If you are interested in a rewarding career, passionate staff, and a diverse team apply
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If you were eligible to this career, please email us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to ProStep Rehabilitation.
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This career starts available on: Tue, 13 Aug 2013 01:46:30 GMT