Rehabilitation Aide M-f, 8am-4:30pm - Bethlehem, United States - Universal Institute of Rehabiliatation

Description

Direct Care, Home Health Aides, CNA's looking for Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:00pm, as well as a slight change of pace We are seeking a dedicated, personable, health care professional able to work in unison with the Day Program and Therapists.

This position allows flexibility to participate in various activities and groups throughout the day while ensuring both the Day Program and Therapy sessions run smoothly for our cliental.

Universal Institute is a leading provider of rehabilitation and supportive-living services to individuals with brain and spinal cord injuries, and other neurological conditions.

Our home and community-based platform offers Client-centered services with concentration of Activities of Daily Living and Community Reintegration.

In addition to physical impairments, our population often has difficulty with attention, concentration, memory, organizational skills, perception, expressing feelings, and at times inappropriate behaviors.

At UIRehab, our objective is to encourage our Clients to work toward their personal goals while developing and maintaining the self-assurance to live as independently as possible.

Primary Function:
Provide direct care services to clients in the rehabilitation, day program and client residences from 8:00am -4:00pm Monday-Friday.


Requirements:

• At least 18 years old and be able to effectively communicate with staff and clients
• CPR and First Aide Certification
• Vehicle Training
• Completion of specific procedural skills competency

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Essential Duties
• Assist the clients with therapy, structured day program activities as well as hygiene, toileting, transfers, and mealtime activities. This includes following proper body mechanics when assisting clients and performing duties. Following all dietary restrictions, medical, behavioral, and general safety precautions.
• Assist the clients with following their schedules and assist clients during therapy sessions, as directed by treating therapist.
• Monitor client's performance during rehab and day program and report any significant issues to the program supervisor and/or treating therapist.
• During hours where clients are not in therapy, utilize that time to encourage the clients to engage in recreational activities with peers or engage in productive use of time.
• Facilitate recreational activities participation for the clients, in the rehabilitation and residence.
• Assist and follow behavioral protocols for all clients. Respond appropriately when deescalating clients, or assisting with emergency situations.
• Supervise clients for safety. This includes ensuring clients are wearing seat belts in wheelchairs, and a good understanding of the basic functions of both the standardized wheelchair and motorized wheel chair and other mobility devices. Familiarity with different types of seatbelts buckles and rationale behind their use. This is a UI training.
• Assist with safe evacuation during emergency situations.
• Maintain all required documentation.
• Follow state laws and regulations as well as universal institute policies and procedures as outline in the employee handbook, policy and procedure manual and Department of Rehabilitation operations manual.
• All staff should be alert and observant while working with all clients. Knowledge and understanding of seizures and other medical protocols set in place for specific clients.
• Attend monthly meetings provided by supervisor, and adjust accordingly to any changes provided regarding work responsibilities and clients' needs.
• Assist the clients in all areas of care on scheduled community outings.
• Other

Responsibilities:

• Assist clients with outerwear and personal clothing when they arrive and depart from the Day Program.
• Assist in other areas of the rehabilitation and day program as needed for staff coverage.
• Accompany clients to the emergency room or medical appointments, if necessary.
• Maintain cleanliness and general organization of or working areas, equipment, and supplies.
• Report to supervisor any equipment that needs repair or any potential hazardous situations.

EOE M/F D/V
EOE/AA/M/F/D/V

Work Remotely

• No

Pay:
$17.00 per hour


Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k)

matching

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Caregiving: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location:
Multiple locations