Nursing Home Rehab Aide

Company: Centers Health Care
Location: Buffalo
Posted on: February 24, 2021

Job Description:

Rehab Aide / Department Assistant

Ellicot Center is actively seeking a Full-Time Rehab Aide to work as a team member in the therapy department at our Skilled Nursing Facility in Buffalo, NY.

The Rehab Aide assists in the delivery of rehabilitation services under the supervision and direction of rehabilitation personnel within the disciplines of Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy and Speech-Language Pathology as allowed by state and federal regulations.

Duties:

• Assists in direct therapy service provision by carrying out delegated, selected patient-related tasks under the direct supervision of a therapist allowed by state and federal law.
• Transports patients/residents to and from the therapy department safely and efficiently. Transportation responsibilities include: advancing to the next resident if the previous resident is not ready (notifying therapist when returning to department), ensuring that resident's feet are on the footrests when applicable, ensuring resident is incorrect wheelchair by checking name tag on the back of the wheelchair, ensuring appropriate seat belt or seat alarm is in place, ensuring oxygen tanks have sufficient oxygen and notify the nursing and /or therapy when low, transports one resident at a time, and upon completion of therapy session returns resident to the unit, nursing station or dining room if requested. Do not return the resident to their rooms unattended unless instructed.
• Escorts independently ambulatory residents to the rehabilitation department when requested.
• Provides additional physical help for patient transfer and safety needs under the direct supervision of a therapist or therapist assistant. Assistants do not perform clinical tasks reserved for licensed therapists or therapist assistants.
• Maintains cleanliness and safety of the rehabilitation department's physical environment and assigned equipment.
• Oversees the maintenance of equipment in accordance with infection control safety guidelines.
• Responsible for maintenance and replenishment of daily needs of clean linen and other commonly used items. Returns used/soiled linens to housekeeping per facility protocol.
• Completes assigned clerical duties, such as computer data entry, photocopying, filing, answering the phone, retrieval of therapy-related documentation and other paperwork.
• Maintains a record of equipment maintenance and cleaning schedule as assigned by the therapist manager/s.
• Performs routine inventory and informs the Therapist Manager/s of stock replenishment needs.
• Performs other duties as assigned by his/her supervisor.
• Participates in quality improvement activities as assigned by the Therapist Manager and/or Corporate Director of Rehabilitation.
• Responsible for service and operational excellence of all assigned activities to ensure the delivery of quality services required to meet or exceed the expectations of patients/residents, families, caregivers and customers.
• Exhibits courtesy, compassion, and respect to patients, residents, families, caregivers, visitors, physicians, administrators, and co-workers.
• Adheres to established confidentiality standards, including but not limited to HIPPA regulations and internal company policies.
  
  Requirements:
  
  
  • High school diploma or equivalent. One year of experience in a health care setting preferred.
  • Able to write and understands English, possesses basic computer skills.
  • Ability to function effectively in multi-faceted systems and to interact effectively with all levels of staff and customers.
  • Demonstrates good organizational and interpersonal skills.
  • Demonstrates the ability to perform basic math skills (i.e. add, subtract, multiply, and divide).
  • Demonstrates the ability to perform basic mechanical skills (i.e. use of a screwdriver, wrench, pliers).
  • Interested in assisting those in need, and enjoy working with the elderly.
    Location:
    
    
    • Buffalo, NY
      ABOUT US:
      
      Ellicott Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing is a 160-bed rehabilitation and skilled nursing facility located in New York's beautiful Buffalo, New York. Our size enables a warm, nurturing environment, which allows each resident to maintain his/her individuality. Our staff is committed to ensuring the highest quality of life for all our residents, by maintaining each resident's dignity and independence. At Ellicott Center, we offer premium compensation, a comprehensive benefits package, professional growth & stability, innovative training programs, and more. Ellicott Center is a proud member of the Centers Health Care consortium.
      
      Centers Health Care is a fully integrated post-acute care continuum offering rehabilitation and skilled nursing services in more than 45 locations covering four states. In addition, we provide special services including in-center and home dialysis, ventilator care, and care for those with Alzheimer's. The Centers Health Care family offers Skilled Nursing, Urgent Care, Managed Care, Renal Dialysis Services, Clinical Laboratory Services, Adult Day Health Care, and Assisted Living services, as well as every level of Home Care. Centers is well known for our commitment to our employees, offering outstanding ongoing training and development, career advancement opportunities, competitive pay rates, generous compensation packages and more.
      
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