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Moody Neurorehabilitation Institute · 3 weeks ago

Program Assistant PRN

Galveston, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

Moody Neurorehabilitation Institute is dedicated to providing comprehensive rehabilitation services. The Program Assistant will be responsible for supervising and assisting patients in a residential setting, ensuring their safety and implementing treatment plans.

Assisted LivingHealth CareMedicalRehabilitation

Work & Life Balance

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

Serve as a role model at all times maintaining professional dress and conduct

Implement emergency evacuation procedures, i.e. fire drills, etc

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

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

Qualification

CPR certificationFirst aid certificationNon-Violent Crisis InterventionBehavior managementDocumentation skillsJudgmentCommunication skillsTeamworkFlexibilityMotivational skills

Required

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 documentations

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

High-School Diploma or equivalent

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