Tideway Transport Aide FT bei MOODY NEURO REHABILITATION INSTITUTE

Description

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:

The Transport Aide will be responsible for transporting residents to various appointments, scheduled outings, and other special events in the greater Galveston/Houston metro area as required. In addition, this role will be responsible for driving a vehicle to transport residents and staff to scheduled camp sessions. When not driving residents, this role will act as a program assistant and provide 24-hour supervision and documentation of the resident's activities. Among these duties are observing and documenting resident behavior, acting as a role model for residents, interacting with residents, providing the resident assistance with activities of daily living, ensuring resident safety, reinforcing treatment plans and TLC policies, assisting therapy staff when needed, and maintaining various checklists, contracts, and daily log sheets. The Transport Aide will uphold the mission, philosophy, and goals of the organization while maintaining strict confidentiality of personnel and resident data and information in the performance of assigned duties. Performs other duties as required.

 

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Transport

Activities

Floor work

Provide transportation, observation, and documentation of responses on ADL outings such as shopping trips.

Transport patients to and from appointments, work, field trips, recreation activities, etc.

Attend work on scheduled shifts for scheduled appointments.

Participate in resident care and activities when not driving or supervising appointments

Arrive at appointments early when possible and always on time.

Willingness to drive in inclement weather

Observe, monitor, intervene, document, and report patient's social and interpersonal behavior and functional ability to perform as an independent individual in the community setting.

To carry out therapeutic activities as designed by the clinical staff and/or the Case Manager.

Implement behavior management programs including the levels system.

Assist in emergency situations including the implementation of fire alarm and fire drill procedures and the provision of first aid treatment in case of illness or injury.

Serve as a role model at all times maintaining professional dress and conduct.

Implement emergency evacuation procedures, i.e. fire drills, etc.

Monitor and assist in residential ADL activities.

Maintain accurate documentation and records including seizure reports, ADL check sheets, medication sheets, shift change reports, critical incident reports, etc.

Attend in-services, and staff meetings.

Maintain confidentiality.

Provide a safe and secure environment for patients.

Discharge duties in accordance with Moody Neuro organizational policy, CARF and other accrediting bodies.

Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Current/valid Driver's license.

The ability to work well with other people.

Able to stimulate and motivate persons served with problems in motivation.

Knowledge of social customs and responsibilities.

Ability to demonstrate flexibility, innovation, and good judgment.

Ability to receive and follow instructions accurately.

Knowledge of philosophical and ethical considerations in rehabilitation practice.

Hold current CPR and first aid certifications.

Ability to communicate accurate and pertinent information through documentations.

Ability to execute emergency procedures.

Ability to work rotating shifts.

Ability to assist patients with transfer in a wheelchair.

Certified in Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NCI)

Current/valid Driver's license.

 

Education:

High-School Diploma or equivalent. College background helpful; Behavioral Science B.A. preferred. Psychology courses helpful.

 

Experience:

Prefer at least two years' experience in Residential Behavioral Rehabilitation Program, or one-two years' experience with disabled population, dealing with cognitive problem or 30- 60 hours of college will be substituted for experience.

 

DEMANDS AND CHARACTERISTICS OF WORK, EQUIPMENT USAGE, AND WORK ENVIRONMENT.

PERCENTAGE OF WORK TIME (34-66%)

Standing/Walking

Twisting

Climbing (Ascending/Descending)

Sitting

Lifting/Carrying

Pushing/Pulling

Bending/Stooping

Using arm muscles frequently or for extended periods

Using leg muscles frequently or for extended periods

Using back muscles frequently or for extended periods

 

LIFTING REQUIREMENTS - individuals in clinical care positions are required to lift a trainee/patient without assistance. (1-33%)

2 - 10 Pounds

21 - 30 Pounds

31 - 40 Pounds

41 - 50 Pounds

 

LIFTING REQUIREMENTS - individuals in clinical care positions are required to lift a trainee/patient without assistance. (34-66%)

11 - 20 Pounds

51 - Pounds or more

 

DOES THIS JOB REQUIRE? (1-33%)

Working with or near chemicals

Working near radiation sources

Potential exposure to communicable diseases

Working with hazardous waste materials

Utilizing essential upgraded or adaptive equipment as industry standards require

Using hand tools

Operating vehicle

Potential for cuts and bruises

 

DOES THIS JOB REQUIRE? (34-66%)

Working in hot, cold, wet surrounds

Working outdoors

 

EXCHANGE OF IDEAS (1-33%)

Obtaining impressions through the eyes of the shape, size, distance, motion, color or other characteristics of objects with or without adaptive devices. The major visual functions are: Acuity, far - clarity of vision at 20 feet or more.

Acuity, near - clarity of vision at 20 inches or less.

Depth perception - three-dimensional vision. The ability to judge distance and space relationships so as to see objects where and as they actually are they actually are.

Field of vision - the area that can be seen up and down or to the right or left while the eyes are fixed on a given point.

Accommodation - adjustment of the lens of the eye to bring an object into sharp focus. This item is especially important when doing near-point work at varying distances from the eye.

Color vision - the ability to identify and distinguish colors.

 

 

EXCHANGE OF IDEAS (67-100%)

Ability to express or exchange ideas

Ability to understand communication of others with or without adaptive devices.

Regular Attendance

Punctuality

Ability to do Math

Literate

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