Program Assistant PRN

Moody Neurorehabilitation Institute; Galveston (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Moody Neurorehabilitation Institute seeks a Program Assistant to provide 24-hour supervision and care in its residential area. The role includes observing and documenting patient behavior, assisting therapy staff, and maintaining confidential records to support treatment plans.

You will help with ADL activities, transfers, and transportation to appointments while upholding Moody Neurorehabilitation Institute policies and ensuring patient safety at all times.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate ability to work with others and motivate individuals served.
• Capable of following instructions accurately and documenting activities.
• Hold current CPR and first aid certifications.
• Certified in Non‑Violent Crisis Intervention (NCI) is preferred.
• Driver's license valid.

Responsibilities

• Provide 24-hour supervision and care in residential area.
• Observe, document and report patient behavior and functioning.
• Assist therapy staff with modules and daily activities.
• Ensure patient safety and confidentiality.
• Maintain logs, seizure reports, medication sheets and shift reports.
• Transport patients to appointments and activities.
• Assist with ADL activities and transfers.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Documentation accuracy

Emergency procedures

Communication

Flexibility

CPR/First Aid

Driver's license

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Behavioral Science B.A. preferred

Job description

Physical Location

Moody Neurorehabilitation Institute

General Statement of Duties

The Program Assistant will be responsible for providing 24‑hour supervision, care of and documentation of activities in the residential area. Among these duties are observing and documenting patient behavior, acting as a role model for patients, interacting with patients, providing the patient assistance with activities of daily living, ensuring patient safety, reinforcing treatment plans and Moody Neurorehabilitation Institute (Moody Neuro) policies, assisting therapy staff with modules, and maintaining various checklists, contracts, and daily log sheets. The Program Assistant will uphold the mission, philosophy, and goals of the organization while maintaining strict confidentiality of personnel and patient data and information in the performance of assigned duties.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Observe, monitor, intervene, document, and report patient's social and interpersonal behavior and functional ability to perform as an independent individual in the community setting.
• Carry out therapeutic activities as designed by the clinical staff and/or the Case Manager.
• Implement behavior management programs including the levels system.
• Assist in emergency situations including the implementation of fire alarm and fire drill procedures and the provision of first aid treatment in case of illness or injury.
• Monitor patient self‑administration of medications and document on medication sheet.
• Transport patients to and from appointments, work, field trips, recreation activities, etc.
• Provide transportation, observation, and documentation of responses on ADL outings such as shopping trips.
• Assist therapies upon request.
• Serve as a role model at all times maintaining professional dress and conduct.
• Implement emergency evacuation procedures, e.g., fire drills.
• Monitor and assist in residential ADL activities.
• Maintain accurate documentation and records including seizure reports, ADL check sheets, medication sheets, shift change reports, critical incident reports, etc.
• Attend in‑services, and staff meetings.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Provide a safe and secure environment for patients.
• Discharge duties in accordance with Moody Neuro organizational policy, CARF and other accrediting bodies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Organizational Functions

• Maintain security of buildings and grounds as assigned on a 24‑hour basis.
• Maintain appropriate reports and logs, i.e., fire drills and fire alarms.
• Maintain appropriate records of work schedule on sign‑in/out sheets.

Qualifications

• The ability to work well with other people.
• Able to stimulate and motivate persons served with problems in motivation.
• Knowledge of social customs and responsibilities.
• Ability to demonstrate flexibility, innovation, and good judgment.
• Ability to receive and follow instructions accurately.
• Knowledge of philosophical and ethical considerations in rehabilitation practice.
• Hold current CPR and first aid certifications.
• Ability to communicate accurate and pertinent information through documentation.
• Ability to execute emergency procedures.
• Ability to work rotating shifts.
• Ability to assist patients with transfer in a wheelchair.
• Certified in Non‑Violent Crisis Intervention (NCI).
• Current/valid Driver's license.

Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent. College background helpful; Behavioral Science B.A. preferred. Psychology courses helpful.

Experience

• Prefer at least two years' experience in Residential Behavioral Rehabilitation Program, or one-to-two years' experience with disabled population, dealing with cognitive problem or 30–60 hours of college will be substituted for experience.

Physical Demands

• Twisting
• Standing/Walking
• Sitting
• Lifting/Carrying
• Pushing/Pulling
• Bending/stooping
• Using arm muscles frequently or for extended periods
• Using leg muscles frequently or for extended periods
• Using back muscles frequently or for extended periods