Aaron Manor -
Job Summary: The primary purpose of this position is to provide Occupational Therapy services to include: the developing, improving and/or restoring the performance of Activities of Daily Living (ADL) functions, compensate for dysfunction, and/or minimize debilitation, and the planning for and documentation of treatment performance for all resident requiring these services.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Demonstrates Competency in the Following Areas:
- Demonstrates working knowledge of skilled restorative therapy and maintenance programs
- Provides Occupational Therapy plan of treatments and modalities per physician orders
- Must possess the ability to deal tactfully and effectively communicate with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, and the general public
- Must effectively communicate with residents with visual, speech, auditory, cognitive, physical and emotional impairments
- Must possess the ability to train/supervise and discipline subordinate staff
- Must be able to relate information regarding a residents condition
- Must possess the ability to assist in planning, organizing and implementing the goals, objectives and policies and procedures of the department
- Documents resident progress toward occupational therapy goals
- Completes Daily Activity Schedule and progress notes per facility policy.
- Provides resident, staff and family education as directed
- Complies with Federal and State regulations related to rehabilitation therapy
- Completes all documentation to comply with professional standard and regulatory requirements
- Strives to meet productivity / efficiency goals and self-initiates corrective action plan for non-attainment
- Utilizes the clinical software applications per policies and procedures
- Assists in ordering necessary equipment for the facility and residents
- Utilizes proper body mechanics, techniques and safety while completing job duties and responsibilities.
- Maintains current professional knowledge of practice of Occupational Therapy and practices within acceptable professional standards
- Complies with all facility policies and procedures
Professional Requirements:
Adheres to dress code, appearance is professional, neat and clean. No long artificial nails, no large or long dangling jewelry, no large dangling earrings.
Completes annual education requirements.
Maintains resident confidentiality at all times.
Reports to work on time and as scheduled, completes work within designated time.
Wears identification while on duty, uses computerized punch time system correctly.
Completes education/in-services in a timely fashion. Monthly and annually and as requested.
Attends annual review and department inservices, as scheduled.
Attends staff meetings such as shift huddles/reports.
Actively participates in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement (CQI) and QAPI activities.
Complies with all organizational policies regarding ethical business practices.
Communicates the mission, ethics and goals of the facility.
Makes eye contact, smiles and greets others by name
Make an effort to get to know team members, residents and their families.
Learn about and deliver on the needs of the residents
Do what you say you will do
Follow up in a timely manner
Take time to listen to and understand others
Recognize and share successes of our Life in Balance culture in action
Be willing to help others
Reach out and ask for help when needed
Speak positively about our care center and the people who live & work here
Bring positivity and fun to the work environment
Accept and learn from mistakes
Be flexible and adaptive to changes in the work environment
Seek to find solutions to problems
Take responsibility for the quality of your work
Seek out information you need to be your best
Share your knowledge and expertise to help others
Be knowledgeable and enthusiastic about our care center and what we do
Communicate and work together across departments
Regulatory Requirements:
- Must possess a current unencumbered NYS license/Certification as an Occupational Therapy Assistant
- Graduate of an accredited school with an Associates degree in Occupational Therapy
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Language Skills:
- Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
- Additional languages preferred.
Skills:
- Geriatric experience preferred
- A current unrestricted drivers license and dependable transportation
- Able to use necessary computer applications
- Ability to professionally communicate with internal and external resources
- High level of motivation and ability to take initiative appropriately
- Ability to function independently as well as part of a team
- Ability to function effectively in stressful and changing situations
- Ability to positively give and receive oral and written direction
Physical Demands:
- In good physical health
- Able to push wheelchairs/Geri-chairs with residents
- Able to push supplies on carts weighing up to 50 pounds
- Able to walk, bend, stoop, kneel, and climb/descend stairs throughout shift
- Able to reach above and below shoulder height
Able to lift and carry supplies and equipment weighing approximately 25 pounds