Rehab Therapy Assistant/Unit Clerk

Joint Township District Memorial Hospital; St. Marys (GA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Grand Lake Health System is seeking a part-time Therapeutic Recreation Assistant to support geriatric patients through leisure assessments, activity planning, and family teaching. Responsibilities include completing assessments within 24 hours of admission, collaborating with the interdisciplinary team, and assisting in discharge planning.

Hours vary: 8:00 am–4:30 pm for Rehabilitation Therapy and 12:30 pm–9:00 pm for Unit Clerk.

Qualifications

• Basic skills in evaluating and treating geriatric patients, problem solving, and decision making.
• Therapeutic Recreation Assistant Certification preferred but not required.
• One year of experience as a recreation or activities assistant preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Completes assessments of patient’s leisure training needs, abilities, and barriers within 24 hours of admission.
• Collaborates with physicians and interdisciplinary team in developing Individualized Treatment Plans.
• Evaluates patient’s ability and participation in leisure activities and discharge planning.
• Maintains therapeutic relationships, privacy, dignity, and confidentiality.

Skills

Geriatric care

Assessment

Problem solving

Decision making

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Hours of JobHours varies - 8:00 am - 4:30 pm for Rehabilitation Therapy and 12:30 pm - 9:00 pm for Unit ClerkPart Time -40 hours per payEvery other weekend & Holiday rotation requiredDuties and Key ResponsibilitiesCompletes assessments of patient’s leisure training needs, abilities, and barriers within 24 hours of the patient’s admission.Obtains information related to the patient’s previous leisure pursuits and interests and functional ability to continue to participate in those activities and abilities to participate back in the community.Collaborates with physicians and other interdisciplinary team members in developing the patients Individualized Treatment Plans based upon their assessment and needs.Evaluates patient’s ability and desire to participate in new leisure activities based on new disabilities.Evaluates patient's response to Individualized Treatment Plan.Facilitates Patient/Family Teaching, as appropriate to the Individualized Treatment Plan.Participates in discharge planning process.Establishes a therapeutic relationship with the patient and significant others.Practices the behaviors of The Caring Model.Respects patient’s privacy, dignity, and confidentiality.Maintains positive interpersonal relationships with all internal and external customers.Practices the behaviors of the Commitment to Co-workers.Maintains established hospital and work area policies, procedures, objectives, quality assessment, guest relations, safety, environmental, and infection control.Assists in care and maintenance of work area equipment and supplies.Enhances professional standards by participating in in-services, committees, etc., as required.Performs other duties as requiredRequirementsBasic skills in evaluating and treating geriatric patients, problem solving, and decision making.Education/CertificationsCompletion of high school or above is preferred.Therapeutic Recreation Assistant Certification preferred but not required.ExperienceOne year of experience as a recreation or activities assistant preferred but not required.Grand Lake Health System provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. GLHS complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in all of our locations. In addition, Grand Lake Health System is an At-Will Employment employer.