Day Treatment Program Assistant/ Part Time

Gaylord Specialty Healthcare•Wallingford, CT

21d

About The Position

Gaylord Specialty Healthcare is a health system dedicated exclusively to medical rehabilitation. We provide inpatient and outpatient care for people at every point in their journey from illness or injury to the most advanced state of recovery they can achieve. Our Mission: To enhance health, maximize function, and transform lives. Our values: Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence. These values guide us in providing quality patient care and transforming the lives of our patients. SUMMARY: Works in conjunction with and under the supervision of a licensed therapist. Assists therapists with implementation of the Cognitive and Aphasia Day Treatment programs and provides levels of support services as needed for the daily operations of these programs. 1. Assists with the provision of direct patient care. Assists with the provision of direct patient care during all group therapy sessions as directed by the licensed therapist. Utilizes appropriate safety techniques regarding self and patient Takes cultural diversity and population specific issues into consideration and utilizes this knowledge appropriately in the delivery of patient care Assists with patient's understanding of daily schedules and transition from groups to individual therapies. Assists with care coordination for all day treatment patients/ collaborates with outpatient care manager 2. Provides Non-Direct patient care Provides clerical duties of the program including copying and filing of materials for groups. Always helps maintain a clean treatment area and work environment, including organization of day treatment room. Provides appropriate telephone coverage and clerical support as needed Helps with supply inventory and retrieval of equipment/supplies when needed 3. Interacts appropriately through clinical communication Communicates clearly and timely with other departmental personnel Communicates professionally with other hospital personnel Keeps supervisor informed of clinical issues, problems or concerns related to job role, and any other issues related to job performance Attends TTC meetings to share pertinent patient information to interdisciplinary team. Contacts patient's family members via phone as directed by licensed therapist. 4. Professionalism Exemplifies the principles of financial stewardship while carrying out there daily role and responsibilities. 5. Exhibits IT IS ICARE Values Innovation : Embracing creativity and new ideas to improve processes and outcomes. Teamwork : Collaborating effectively with others to achieve shared goals and objectives. Inclusion : Fostering an environment where everyone feels valued and supported. Safety : Prioritizing the well-being and security of patients, individuals and communities. Integrity : Acting with honesty and transparency in all interactions and decisions. Compassion : Showing empathy and kindness towards others, especially in challenging situations. Accountability : Taking responsibility for actions and outcomes, ensuring reliability and trust. Respect : Treating others with dignity and consideration, valuing their perspectives and contributions. Excellence : Striving for the highest quality in performance and achievements.

Requirements

Associate's degree or equivalent from two year college
3 years related experience and / or training or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

Assists with the provision of direct patient care during all group therapy sessions as directed by the licensed therapist.
Utilizes appropriate safety techniques regarding self and patient
Takes cultural diversity and population specific issues into consideration and utilizes this knowledge appropriately in the delivery of patient care
Assists with patient's understanding of daily schedules and transition from groups to individual therapies.
Assists with care coordination for all day treatment patients/ collaborates with outpatient care manager
Provides clerical duties of the program including copying and filing of materials for groups.
Helps maintain a clean treatment area and work environment, including organization of day treatment room.
Provides appropriate telephone coverage and clerical support as needed
Helps with supply inventory and retrieval of equipment/supplies when needed
Communicates clearly and timely with other departmental personnel
Communicates professionally with other hospital personnel
Keeps supervisor informed of clinical issues, problems or concerns related to job role, and any other issues related to job performance
Attends TTC meetings to share pertinent patient information to interdisciplinary team.
Contacts patient's family members via phone as directed by licensed therapist.
Exemplifies the principles of financial stewardship while carrying out there daily role and responsibilities.