About this opportunity
Cranford Park Care lists this Physical Therapist Assistant opportunity in cranford, New Jersey. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
REHABILITATION ASSISTANTThe purpose of this position is to carry out the restorative procedures as planned by Restorative Nurse on specific residents; assist the resident in attaining and maintaining the highest level of function possible in the performance of restorative nursing procedures in accordance with the resident's needs, goals, and abilities.The qualifications required for this position include:Holding a current Certified Nurse's Assistant license in the State of New Jersey.Completion of a Rehabilitation Nursing course approved by the State of New Jersey is preferred.Ability to read, write, and speak English in an understandable manner.The job requirements for this position include:Physical and mental capability to perform routine, repetitive job duties.Competency in rehabilitative and restorative care.Willingness to provide good rehabilitative and restorative care.Skill and understanding in handling residents.Considerate, pleasant, and professional in the performance of duties.Compassion, tolerance, and understanding for the elderly.Effective reading, writing, and communication skills with residents and staff.The main duties of this position include:Supporting the facility's philosophy of care and achieving its goals and objectives.Carrying out rehabilitation/restorative procedures as planned by the Restorative Nurse recommended by the physical/occupational/speech therapist.Documenting program delivery and resident self-performance on POC/EMR system.Promoting and encouraging daily care of resident by implementing approved rehabilitation/restorative techniques and training programs.Encouraging maximum functional level of performance with all ADL’s carrying out programs developed by Restorative Nurse.Participating in ongoing staff education, in-services, and on-the-job rehabilitation/restorative training programs.Managing rehabilitative/restorative equipment such as special mattresses, wheelchairs, walkers, cushions, restraints, splints, etc.Ensuring work/assignment areas are clean and free of hazardous conditions.Maintaining infection control and universal precaution practices when performing rehabilitation/restorative procedures.Following established safety precautions when performing tasks and when using equipment and supplies.Cleaning and preparing equipment for the next shift.Reporting equipment malfunctions and breakdowns to the Director of Rehabilitation.Maintaining confidentiality of resident information and honoring personal and property rights.Attending rehabilitation department meetings weekly.Turning in Days Off and payroll special request forms timely.Following established fire, disaster, safety, infection control, and evacuation policies and procedures.Performing other duties as assigned by the Director of Rehabilitation.Job Type: $35.00 per/hr
Worksite address
cranford, NJ, 07016, US
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