Therapy Aide
: Job Details :

Job Duties:1. Assist with the development and implementation of the therapy department's goals and objectives.2. Ensure the residents' rights to fair and equitable treatment, self-determination, individuality and privacy. Ensure that residents are empowered to make there own care and treatment decisions.3. Maintain confidentiality in all situations, within and outside of Vivian Teal Howard RHCF.4. Comply with established safety precautions at all times.5. Coordinate therapy schedule with other departments.6. Coordinate the assessment, MDS 2.0, care plan and other required documentation with other departments and within the therapy department.7. Assist with keeping the therapy department clean and neat and that the environment is conducive to rehabilitation and resident lifestyle needs.8. Assist with therapeutic modalities as required by the RPT and/or OTR.9. Assist with therapeutic programming as required by the RPT and/or OTR.10. Attend all mandatory inservices offered at VTH as well as outside workshops, seminars and conferences that will enhance the delivery of your services.11. Ensure the safety and comfort of the residents traveling to and from the therapy department.12. Be alert to residents' response to treatment. Notify therapist immediately for assistance if required.13. Must maintain a positive attitude and a professional demeanor.Working Conditions:1. Sitting, standing, bending, lifting and moving equipment intermittently during work hours.2. Involved with therapists, nursing staff, residents and families at all times.3. Subject to frequent interruptions during the day.4. Communicate with other departments.5. Attend care planning and rehabilitation meetings as required.