Rehabilitation or Therapy Aide
About The Position
Seeking a full-time Rehabilitation or Therapy Aide to join an in-house therapy team. This position requires an STNA certification and offers a pay rate between $17.00 and $21.50, depending on certification and experience. The ideal candidate will have a genuine interest in the rehabilitation and maintenance of geriatric residents. Key responsibilities include transporting residents to and from therapy, assisting nursing staff, and leading individual/group maintenance programs designed by therapists. The company can also assist individuals in achieving STNA certification if they are not already certified.
Requirements
- STNA certified
- Genuine interest in the rehabilitation and maintenance of the geriatric resident
- Ability to function in a team environment
- Ability to use computer efficiently
Nice To Haves
- Certified Nursing Assistant or graduate of a PT, OT, COTA or PTA accredited program who has yet to receive state licensure.
- Ability to communicate in writing and record resident responses to treatment preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assists in therapy department as Rehabilitation Aide when required.
- Transports residents to/from therapy department for treatment.
- Trainable in basic areas of therapy delivery.
- May aide in certain portions of delivery of therapy as allowed by state and federal guidelines.
- Follow through with individual and/or group maintenance programs initiated by specialized therapies ordered by a physician.
- Maintain individual records of maintenance activities for each resident as required.
- Record resident daily activities and file as required.
- Act as a resource for CNAs in maintenance program techniques.
- Assists and feeds residents in dining room with meals as appropriate.
Benefits
- Great benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
