Rehab Therapy - PTA

Under the supervision of the PACE Therapy Supervisor the PACE Rehab Aide provides support to the therapy team in the delivery of rehabilitation care to participants. Performs nonmedical tasks such as setting up and cleaning treatment rooms and transporting participants to different areas of the health care facility. Located at Central Valley PACE Modesto CA

Schedule is Monday Friday working from 8:00am 5:00pm

Compensation: $25.11 - $26.37 an hour

Golden Valley Health Centers offers excellent benefits including Medical: (0 Deductible / $2000 Individual; $4000 Family Out-of-Pocket Max) excellent PPO coverages; Dental; Vision; 403(b) with match FSA plans gym discounts and so much more!

• Guaranteed 40 hours a week
• 11 paid holidays (which includes 2 half days)
• Accrued Vacation in addition to Holiday Pay
• Weekends Evenings and Holidays Off

Duties and Responsibilities

Assist with participant intake.

Greet and set up drop-ins on the machines.

Oversee drop-ins and monitor the gym in absence of or when licensed staff is occupied.

Transport participants to and from the gym upon request of therapies staff.

Administrative support of the department including scheduling of and follow up with participants.

Observe each participant for any change in physical mental emotional and social functioning and shall report such changes to the licensed staff.

Scheduling and tracking of therapy department logistics.

Document participants communication responses and progress.

Liaise with physicians offices and hospital personnel.

Responsible for preparation of equipment and supplies; and maintaining a clean and functional area for treatments and exercises.

Run and disseminate overdue/missing CPT reports for therapies weekly.

Daily completion of temperature logs. Assist with therapy treatments on site and in homes including transfer wheelchair follow during ambulation etc.

Assist activities and day center as needed. Assists in maintaining participant areas in a clean and orderly manner. Cleans and organizes program areas including cleaning of equipment and shower areas.

Follow infectious disease precautions to prevent the spread of organism. Follows established PACE and Day Center departmental and position specific policies and procedures and updates as needed.

Attends meetings including interdisciplinary and in-service educational training as required and participates on committees as directed.

Maintains health and safety standards at all times and takes an active role in the Safety and Injury in the Workplace Program; maintains all records and documentation as required.

Other projects and duties as assigned.

Physical Demands

Ability to lift up to 30 pounds. Moving lifting or transferring participants may involve lifting or pushing greater than 30 pounds should be done with assistance as appropriate.

Must be able to hear staff on the phone and those who are served in-person and speak clearly in order to communicate information to clients and staff.

Must have vision with or without lenses that is adequate to read memos a computer screen personnel forms and clinical and administrative documents. Must have high manual dexterity.

Must be able to reach above the shoulder level to work must be able to bend squat and sit stand stoop crouching reaching kneeling twisting/turning fingering and feeling.

Work Environment

Exposure to biohazards including infectious material and waste and any other conditions common in a health care environment.

Subject to unpleasant odors. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.

Education/Experience Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

Must possess the skills necessary to provide care for geriatric participants and must be able to function well in a team environment.

Communicate effectively with participants and co-workers.

Work effectively in a team setting.

Patience and strong interpersonal skills.

Excellent oral written and computer skills.

Bilingual English/Spanish.

Ability to establish and maintain therapeutic relationships and to participate in a multi-cultural multidisciplinary team.

Valid California Drivers License acceptable driving record and vehicle insurance.

Education/Experience

High school diploma or equivalent.

Six (6) months experience in a professional or personal care setting.

Current BLS CPR Card certified by the American Heart Association.

Minimum six months experience providing personal care to a frail disabled or geriatric population.