Therapeutic Technician

CareOne Group•Lowell, MA

8d•$17 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

CareOne at Lowell is seeking a Therapeutic Assistant to join their team. This role involves providing resident supervision, monitoring attendance at activities, performing restorative and rehabilitative procedures, and supervising residents in daily living activities. The Therapeutic Assistant will also observe and report on resident conditions, assist with behavior shaping, encourage social interaction, and participate in care plan development and implementation. Additionally, the role requires knowledge of crisis management techniques, responding to behavioral codes, participating in in-service education, and accompanying residents to appointments and transporting them in facility vehicles.

Requirements

1+ year of direct health care experience
Valid Driver's license

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree in Mental Health or related field, preferred
Current CNA license, a plus

Responsibilities

Provide resident supervision, including special staffing, lobby, smoking, patio, and dining room.
Monitor attendance at assigned activities and maximize participation through appropriate motivational techniques.
Perform restorative and rehabilitative procedures, as instructed.
Supervise residents in performance of activities of adult daily living, such as daily dental mouth care, bathing, hair care, and nail care.
Visually and audibly observe and report on resident’s physical and psychiatric conditions, reporting significant changes to the Nurse Manager and Therapeutic Supervisor.
Assist resident with the shaping of new behaviors by providing timely feedback.
Encourage interaction and socialization with staff and peers, while acting as a role model.
Participate in the development of a plan of care for each resident.
Implement individualized behavioral goals outlined in Care Plan.
Assist in the development of individualized behavioral protocols.
Demonstrate knowledge of crisis management techniques through training and certification in CPI (Crisis Prevention and Intervention).
Respond to behavioral codes, providing early intervention and de-escalation of situation.
Participate in in-service education, as provided by facility.
Accompany residents to community appointments, assuring safety at all times.
Transport residents in facility vehicles, as directed.