Senior Rehabilitation Aide
Company: Banner Health
Location: Sun City
Posted on: May 6, 2022
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Job Description:
Primary City/State:Sun City, ArizonaDepartment
Name:Thrpy-Acute-HospWork Shift:DayJob Category:Clinical CareGreat
careers are built at Banner Health. We understand that talented
health care professionals appreciate having options. We are proud
to offer our team members many career and lifestyle choices
throughout our network of facilities.As a Senior Rehabilitation
Aide, you will have the chance to work alongside our dynamic team
of therapists. Banner Boswell Medical Center is dedicated towards
making an impact on our patients and their families to improve
their quality of life. You will be able to provide support to
patients throughout many areas of the hospital and collaborate with
passionate healthcare workers. If wish to learn more about this
opportunity, apply today!This is a full-time, 40-hours per
week:Tuesday - Saturday, 7:30a - 4pEnjoy a $1/hour weekend
differential!Since 1970, Banner Boswell Medical Center has provided
exceptional care to the people in the northwest area of
metropolitan Phoenix. Today, our 501-bed acute-care hospital is
recognized by U.S. News and World Report as one of Phoenix's Best
Hospitals and offers a full range of acute care services, including
cardiology, oncology, orthopedics, neurology, surgery,
rehabilitation, emergency, stroke, intensive care, pulmonary,
urology, wound management and sleep disorders. We've earned the
Gold Seal of Approval from The Joint Commission for Primary Stroke
Centers. We're also in the nation's top five percent for preventing
mortality and complications.POSITION SUMMARY
This position is responsible for providing assistance with patient
care treatment under the supervision of the therapist, in
accordance with physician referral, state and national
organizational standards, regulatory agencies, and established
departmental policies and procedures. This position demonstrates
advanced clinical competence and knowledge necessary to assist with
treatment appropriate to the age of the patients served.
CORE FUNCTIONS
1. Assist the therapist and assistant in providing patient care.
Prepares the patient, treatment area and equipment for treatment.
Anticipates therapist/assistant needs during treatment.
Demonstrates understanding of fundamental treatment protocols.
Performs components of patient treatment delegated by the
supervising therapist as demonstrated by skill validation.
Encourages patients to utilize learned strategies and ensures the
safe practice of activities. Demonstrates understanding and follows
treatment precautions. Takes a lead role in training staff on
expectations when assisting with patient care.
2. Exhibits adaptability in assignments as it relates to caseload,
scheduling, staffing shifts and other operational activities in the
department. Demonstrates flexibility to adapt to various therapist
styles and expectations. Demonstrates flexibility to adapt to
various patient styles and expectations. Takes initiative to assist
in other patient care areas (as position requires). Performs
clerical and other non-clinical technician duties as assigned.
3. Communicates pertinent patient information to ensure the best
possible follow through of care. Communicates any observed changes
in patient condition and/or response to activity to supervising
therapist, and other appropriate staff. Communicates in a clear and
timely manner. Appropriately refers questions or concerns brought
up by the patient, caregiver, or other healthcare providers to the
therapist/assistant.
4. Self directed in completing daily responsibilities Demonstrates
initiative in timely completion of assigned task. Readily
accessible to therapist/assistant during scheduled hours. Seeks out
opportunities for operational task during down time. Exhibits safe
work habits and safety awareness.
5. Maintains an organized, clean environment. Maintains adequate
levels of supplies. Follows policies when cleaning equipment.
Follows guidelines for maintaining department equipment including
cleaning logs. Takes a lead role in training new technician staff
on ordering supplies and cleaning equipment.
6. May participate in charge entry and auditing processes. Enters
charges and other department data accurately and efficiently.
Identifies errors and takes responsibility to make corrections.
Participates in orienting new technician/Aide staff on charge and
data input procedures. In addition may attend facility/system
committee meetings and/or follows up to obtain pertinent
information. Participates in department/facility process
improvement.
7. This position has responsibility for interacting with all levels
of staff in a variety of departments, physicians, patients,
families, and external contacts such as vendors.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
High school diploma/GED or equivalent working knowledge.
Certification may be required in specific areas or preferred in all
other areas. BLS certification required.
Must have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to follow
established policies and treatment procedures. Employees working at
the Boswell Skilled Nursing Facility must possess an Arizona
Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the
card for the duration of their employment.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Graduate of a Therapy Technician Program or other comparable
education program
Additional related education and/or experience preferred.
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