Therapy Aide / Activities Assistant bei Larry H. Miller Senior Health
Larry H. Miller Senior Health · Overland Park, Vereinigte Staaten Von Amerika · Onsite
- Junior
- Optionales Büro in Overland Park
Description
A Therapy Aide assists licensed Physical, Occupational, and Speech Therapists in providing rehabilitation services to residents in a skilled nursing facility (SNF) setting. This role supports the therapy department by preparing treatment areas, transporting residents, assisting with exercises, maintaining equipment, and performing administrative tasks. The Therapy Aide plays a crucial role in ensuring a smooth and efficient therapy environment, contributing to resident well-being and recovery.
Responsibilities:
- Resident Assistance:
? Safely transport residents to and from the therapy gym or treatment areas using appropriate methods (wheelchairs, stretchers, ambulation assistance).
? Assist residents with positioning and transfers as directed by a therapist.
? Monitor residents during therapy sessions and report any changes in condition or concerns to the supervising therapist.
? Encourage and motivate residents to participate in therapy activities.
- Treatment Area Preparation and Maintenance:
? Prepare treatment areas before and after therapy sessions, ensuring cleanliness and organization.
? Set up equipment and supplies as instructed by the therapist for individual and group therapy sessions.
? Clean and disinfect therapy equipment, mats, and treatment surfaces after use, following facility protocols.
? Maintain an organized and safe therapy environment, ensuring all pathways are clear.
- Therapy Support:
? Assist therapists with specific exercises and activities, under direct supervision, as prescribed in resident care plans.
? Hand equipment to therapists during treatment sessions.
? Retrieve and return therapy equipment and supplies.
? Observe and report resident responses to therapy interventions to the supervising therapist.
- Administrative and Clerical Support:
? Schedule resident therapy appointments and manage therapy schedules. ? Maintain therapy department records, including resident attendance logs and inventory.
? Answer phones, take messages, and direct calls appropriately.
? Order and maintain therapy supplies and equipment inventory.
? Perform general office duties such as filing, copying, and data entry.
- Safety and Compliance:
? Adhere to all facility policies and procedures, including infection control, safety, and resident rights.
? Ensure proper use and maintenance of all therapy equipment.
? Report any equipment malfunctions or safety hazards immediately.
? Maintain resident confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Team Collaboration:
? Communicate effectively with therapists, nursing staff, residents, and family members.
? Participate in department meetings and in-service training as required.
? Work collaboratively with all members of the interdisciplinary team to provide comprehensive resident care.
Requirements
Qualifications:
- Education: High school diploma or equivalent required. Some college coursework or a certificate in a related field (e.g., CNA, medical assistant) is a plus.
- Experience: Previous experience in a healthcare setting, particularly in a skilled nursing facility or rehabilitation environment, is preferred.
- CNA preferred
- 1 year experience in a Skilled Nursing Facility
Skills:
? Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
? Ability to follow verbal and written instructions accurately.
? Basic understanding of rehabilitation principles and terminology.
? Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
? Compassionate and patient demeanor with residents.
? Good organizational and time management skills.
? Basic computer proficiency.
Physical Requirements:
? Ability to lift, transfer, and assist residents safely (often requiring standing, walking, bending, reaching, and occasional heavy lifting).
? Ability to push wheelchairs and other therapy equipment.
? Stamina to stand and walk for extended periods.
? Good manual dexterity.
Note: This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the responsibilities and qualifications of a Therapy Aide in a skilled nursing facility. Specific duties may vary depending on the facility and the needs of the residents.
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