Therapy Extender - 32 Hours, Days

Hospital for Special Care•New Britain, CT

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Therapy Extender plans, develops and implements individual and group non-skilled interventions to improve the functioning of patients diagnosed with a variety of physical, cognitive, communication, social emotional and developmental needs. The Therapy Extender performs a variety of departmental and interdepartmental tasks in order to ensure the successful provision of rehabilitation services related to mobility, communication, leisure, technology and health and wellness.

Requirements

Associates degree in a health-related field or 3 years' work experience with individuals with disabilities in a healthcare setting.
Clear and appropriate interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to read, write and understand instructions in English.
Ability to work independently.
Ability to lift and assist with patient transfers.
Valid Driver's License.
Demonstrated proficiency with computers and system management.

Nice To Haves

Enrollment is a bachelor's degree program in junior or senior year can count towards experience.

Responsibilities

Observes and reports changes in patient condition to appropriate team members.
Prioritizes tasks in order to complete assignments seeking supervisory guidance as needed.
Completes specific assigned tasks utilizing Hospital Policies, Procedures and Protocols.
Obtains, organizes, cleans and competently utilizes equipment and supplies.
Ensures operation of equipment by completing preventative maintenance requirements; following manufacturer; trouble shooting malfunctions; calling for repairs.
Assists in treatment sessions, transferring patients onto equipment; monitoring motion; tracing walking time and distance; measuring mobility.
Utilizes appropriate mobility, balance and strengthening exercises, as well as incorporating these into activities of daily living.
Provide carryover for swallowing and specialized feeding programs acting as a resource for frontline staff.
Work with a variety of assistive technology equipment to support patient utilization acting as a resource for maintenance and troubleshooting of high and low tech. devices.
Carryover and serve as a resource for functional maintenance programs being transitioned to frontline staff.