CNA: Rehab Aide

Job Description

Job Description

New Paltz Center is hiring a Rehab Aide in New Paltz, NY.

The Rehab Aide assists in the delivery of rehabilitation services under the supervision and direction of rehabilitation personnel within the disciplines of Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Speech-Language Pathology as allowed by state and federal regulations.

Duties:

• Assists in direct therapy service provision by carrying out delegated, selected patient-related tasks under the direct supervision of a therapist allowed by state and federal law.

• Transports patients/residents to and from the therapy department safely and efficiently.  Transportation responsibilities include:  advancing to the next resident if the previous resident is not ready (notifying therapist when returning to department), ensuring that resident’s feet are on the footrests when applicable, ensuring resident is incorrect wheelchair by checking name tag on the back of the wheelchair, ensuring appropriate seat belt or seat alarm is in place, ensuring oxygen tanks have sufficient oxygen and notify the nursing and /or therapy when low, transports one resident at a time,  and upon completion of therapy session returns resident to the unit, nursing station or dining room if requested.

• Escorts independently ambulatory residents to the rehabilitation department when requested.

• Oversees the maintenance of equipment in accordance with infection control safety guidelines.

• Responsible for maintenance and replenishment of daily needs of clean linen and other commonly used items.  Returns used/soiled linens to housekeeping per facility protocol.

• Completes assigned clerical duties, such as computer data entry, photocopying, filing, answering the phone, retrieval of therapy-related documentation and other paperwork.

• Maintains a record of equipment maintenance and cleaning schedule as assigned by the therapist manager/s.

• Performs routine inventory and informs the Therapist Manager/s of stock replenishment needs.

• Participates in quality improvement activities as assigned by the Therapist Manager and/or Corporate Director of Rehabilitation.

• Responsible for service and operational excellence of all assigned activities to ensure the delivery of quality services required to meet or exceed the expectations of patients/residents, families, caregivers, and customers.

• Exhibits courtesy, compassion, and respect to patients, residents, families, caregivers, visitors, physicians, administrators, and co-workers.

• Adheres to established confidentiality standards, including but not limited to HIPPA regulations and internal company policies.

Requirements:

• A CNA Certificate is required!

• High school diploma or equivalent.  One year of experience in a health care setting preferred. 

• Ability to function effectively in multi-faceted systems and to interact effectively with all levels of staff and residents.

• Demonstrates good organizational and interpersonal skills.

New Paltz Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing is a 77-bed rehabilitation and skilled nursing facility located in a quiet woodsy neighborhood outside of town. Our mission at New Paltz Center is to provide the finest rehab and skilled nursing services anywhere. Excellence is our goal and good outcomes are our daily measures of progress. Our staff is committed to ensuring the highest quality of life for all our residents, helping each to get stronger, healthier, and happier. We want all residents to leave New Paltz Center with dignity and independence. New Paltz Center is a proud member of the Centers Health Care Consortium.