Rehab Assistant

Cape Cod Healthcare•Falmouth, MA

About The Position

Consistently provides service excellence to all patients, family members, visitors, volunteers and co-workers in a manner that reflects JML’s commitment to CARES: compassion, accountability, respect, excellence and service.

Requirements

Must possess, as a minimum, a high-school diploma or its equivalent, preferred CNA Certification or related experience in a long term care setting.
Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public.
Must possess the ability to work harmoniously with other personnel.
Must possess the ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures, etc., that are necessary for providing sound accounting techniques.
Must be able to understand and carry out written and oral instructions.
Must have patience, tact, cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as be willing to handle residents, staff, and visitors based on whatever maturity level at which they are currently functioning.
Must possess the ability to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing accounting practices.
Must be knowledgeable of computers, data entry/retrieval, output, etc.
Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.
Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds and meet all other Physical and Sensory requirements of the job.

Responsibilities

Gets information required for client's records such as name, address, age, medical history, present medications, previous treatments, party responsible for payment, and work limitations.
Prepares and maintains clients' records and reports.
Prepares and assists clients to complete routine intake and personnel forms.
Gives and receives client information in person, by telephone, or by mail to authorized people.
Prepares client attendance, training, and counseling reports from client records.
Reviews training approval forms and payment vouchers for completeness and accuracy.
May schedule appointments, keep track of cancellations, and provide general information.
Monitor and assess residents’ skills in A.D.L.’s under the supervision of the rehab staff.
Report all changes (both in resident’s condition and in safety related matters) to the appropriate person in charge.
Carry out restorative treatments as ordered by the physical and occupational therapists and speech therapist under their supervision and that of the assistants.
Assist with range of motion and general conditioning exercises and positioning, as outlined by the registered therapists.
Maintain the confidentiality of all resident care information including protected health information. Report known or suspected incidents of unauthorized disclosure of such information; and adhere to Resident’s rights
Performs other work related duties as assigned or requested.