Restorative PTA - Chattanooga, United States - The Health Care Center At Standifer Place

Description

Provides therapy delegated programs that are taught and supervised by therapy and are beyond the scope and practice of a CNA.

This position is a nursing and therapy function and reports directly to the restorative coordinator or a position in the therapy department.

This position works closely with nursing and collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team to see residents receive their programs as planned.

• Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant or Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
• Knowledge and skills in basic restorative nursing/therapy principles and practices
• Evidence of ability to work as a member of a team
• Reliable, good judgment and takes initiative
• Able to follow verbal and written instructions, able to write in English
• Physical ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, and have manual dexterity
• Understands and embraces the facility restorative philosophy
• Communication, organizational, and documentation skills
• Demonstrates accountability and responsibility

• Provides restorative programs:
• ROM; Ambulation
• Bed mobility, positioning, and transfer techniques
• Application of orthotics, braces, cones, prosthetic devices, and care of limbs where applied
• Assistive feeding devices and Restorative Dining techniques (cueing and swallowing)
• Activity of daily living (bathing, dressing, grooming, personal hygiene)
• Incontinent management
• Transfer
• Communication
• Topographical orientation with the use of a wheelchair
• Participates in restorative dining program, directs CNAs about resident restorative dining programs.
• Documents program completion daily and narrative progress notes as required by facility policy.
• Attends restorative meetings and care plan conferences.
• Reports unusual problems regarding resident care to nursing staff and/or supervisor immediately: pain, refusals, falls, etc.
• Reports malfunctioning or improperly fitting equipment and equipment needs to therapy and restorative coordinator.
• Places preventative/pressure relief mattresses and wheelchair cushions as directed by Supervisor.
• Offers suggestions and provides input into development of interdisciplinary plans of care.
• Assists with general orientation and on-going restorative in-services.
• Participates in the facility Quality Improvement Program as directed by Supervisor, and reports areas needing improvement.
• Keeps skills current and enhances present skills by attendance to in-services and seminars.
• Performs therapy delegated tasks under the direction and supervision of therapy.
• Assures Resident Safety