DescriptionAssists the therapists/therapist assistants in transporting lifting transferring and treating patients. Assists in conducting general patient activity programs under the supervision of the therapists/therapist assistants. Maintains equipment supplies and facilities. Reports to Assistant Director Clinical Coordinator and/or Senior Rehab Technician as indicated.
Responsibilities- Maintains established departmental policies and procedures objectives quality assurance and safety.
- Transports patients to/from therapy programs appropriately considering the patients age diagnosis and physical and mental limitations.
- Assists in conducting specified treatment activities; observes patients in treatment activities and reports observations to therapists/therapist assistants.
- Prepares treatment areas patients and equipment for treatments. Provides assistance to professional staff as needed during patient evaluations and treatments.
- Assures that department is clean neat and orderly.
- Performs tech duties in assigned areas.
- Labels defective equipment; completes assigned maintenance duties.
- Orders and maintains established levels of supplies.
- Performs clerical duties such as filing errands and answering the telephone upon request.
- Attends meetings as required.
- Participates in educational programs and inservice meetings.
- Performs other duties as assigned or requested to enhance the department.
QualificationsEducation: High School diploma or equivalent
Experience: Prior training or experience in related environment is preferred.
Special Skills: Employee must demonstrate ability to recognize patients individual needs based on medical conditions age (infants pediatrics adolescents young adults middleaged and geriatric) limitations and planned procedures.