Rehabilitation Aide

Description

Who We Are

Are you interested in working for an organization whose mission is to enable frail, underserved, and multicultural senior communities to live independently at home and in their communities, for as long as possible?

Fresno Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) is dedicated to providing its participants with comprehensive health and social supports that are proven to effectively manage chronic conditions and to reduce the risk for premature institutionalization. PACE staff are leaders in the “aging in place” industry and we have had the honor of serving Fresno, Bakersfield and Orange County seniors and their families/caregivers.

Job Summary

The Rehabilitation Aide is responsible for performing assigned duties in caring for the participants, assisting in the productive operation of the rehab department. The Rehabilitation Aide maintains the treatment area clean and preps for therapy sessions, assist in the transporting of patients to and from the rehab area. This position ensures that these functions are done within Innovative Integrated Health policies and procedures, within applicable Federal, State, and local laws and standards in an efficient manner. Travel may be necessary to support all Innovative Integrated Health (IIH) sites.

Essential Job Functions

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• As part of the health care team, provide maintenance care that will maintain the independence of the participant to conduct 

  activities of daily living, including toileting, showers, eating, and grooming. Assist in the maintenance of physical activity, 

  exercise, transfers and ambulation.

• Provide maintenance care as assigned in a safe manner, consistent with policies and procedures of the center.

• Assist in treatment setups and routine patient care tasks, such as applying heat packs, weights and setting participants in the 

  bicycle or treadmill

• Maintain cleanliness and order in rehab, cleans/ sanitizes rehab equipment, Durable Medical Equipment (DME), hydrocollator 

  tank and furniture

• Check hydrocollator water level and temperature every day and log temperatures. Reports any malfunction to supervisor.

• Responsible for participant safety, identify safety hazards and emergency situations, and initiate corrective action as able.

• Keep a record of open caseload and schedule participants appointments in rehab in the computer system in an efficient and 

   timely manner and collaborate with transportation with participants schedule

• Assist with general activities such as conversing with participants, providing support in supervising participants safety while in 

   the rehab, provide patient care under direct supervision of Physical Therapist (PT) or Occupational Therapist (OT).

• Assist in identifying signs and symptoms indicating physical, emotional, or behavioral change in participants and reporting 

   these signs to the center staff and/or supervisor, including but not limited to, any changes in skin integrity, decline in function ,    

   or changes in ambulation

• Assure compliance with infection control, personal protection equipment, blood-borne pathogens, hazardous material 

   handling, and fire safety standards.

• Maintain strict confidentiality of all participant information.

• Escort participants to and from rehabilitation, and other appointments as necessary.

• Wash towels, pillow cases and linens and maintain an upkeep of clean towels, linens, pillow cases and refilling rehab stocks such 

  as gloves, sani-cloths, Kleenex

• Keep a record of participants in the maintenance program

• Responsible for scheduling rehabilitation services and contacting participants to confirm.

• Travel may be necessary to support all Innovative Integrated Health (IIH) sites.

• Attend and participate in staff meetings, in-services, projects, and committees as assigned.

• Adhere to and support the center’s practices, procedures, and policies including assigned break times and attendance.

• Accept assigned duties in a cooperative manner; and perform all other related duties as assigned.

• Be flexible in schedule of hours worked.

• May be required to use personal vehicle, if applicable. If using a personal vehicle, a valid California Driver’s License is required.

Requirements

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of the principles and techniques involved in relating to frail elderly persons.

• Skill in communicating with participants, their families, and other staff members; ability to establish a helping, trusting 

   relationship with participants.

• Demonstrates sensitivity to the needs of older adu