Tideway Program Assistant FT

Moody Neuro Rehabilitation Institute; Galveston (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Moody Neurorehabilitation Institute in Galveston, TX is seeking a Program Assistant to provide 24-hour supervision and documentation in the residential area, support activities of daily living, ensure patient safety, and assist therapy staff. Responsibilities include monitoring patient behavior, maintaining confidentiality, completing logs and reports, and coordinating with the care team.

A High School diploma or GED is preferred; CPR/First Aid and NCI certification are required; valid driver's

Qualifications

• Ability to work well with others and motivate persons served.
• Ability to communicate accurately through documentation.
• CPR and First Aid certifications required.
• Knowledge of rehabilitation ethics and confidentiality.
• Ability to follow instructions and emergency procedures.

Responsibilities

• Observe and document patient behavior and functional ability.
• Assist with activities of daily living and transfers as needed.
• Support therapy staff with modules and activities.
• Ensure patient safety and confidentiality at all times.
• Maintain seizure, medication, and shift-change logs.
• Attend in-services and staff meetings.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Documentation

Emergency procedures

Transfer assistance

CPR/First Aid

NCI certification

Driver's license

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Moody Neuro at TideWay - Galveston, TX 77551, Position Type: Full Time Non Exempt, Education Level: High School, Travel Percentage: Negligible, Job Shift: Variable, Job Category: Health Care, PHYSICAL LOCATION

Moody Neurorehabilitation Institute (Tideway)

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES

The Program Assistant will be responsible for providing 24-hour supervision, care of and documentation of the 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.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

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.
• To 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 including water therapy.
• Serve as a role model at all times maintaining professional dress and conduct.
• Monitor and document patient behavior and ADLs (Activities of Daily Living).
• 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 assigned on a 24-hour basis
• Maintain appropriate records and logs, i.e. fire drills and fire alarms
• Maintain appropriate records of work schedule on sign-in/out sheet.

Qualifications: Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• 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.
• Ability to assist patients with therapy in 5’ pool of water

LIFTING REQUIREMENTS

- individuals in clinical care positions may be required to assist with transfers up to 150 pounds and should have the ability to lift to 50 pounds without assistance.

EDUCATION

High School diploma or GED preferred

EXPERIENCE

Prefer at least two years' experience in Residential Behavioral Rehabilitation Program, or 1-2 years experience with disabled population dealing with cognitive problem or 30- 60 hours of college will be substituted for experience.