Rehab Assistant

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• Gets information required for client's records such as name, address, age, medical history, present medications, previous treatments, party responsible for payment, and work limitations.
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• Prepares and maintains clients' records and reports.
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• Prepares and assists clients to complete routine intake and personnel forms.
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• Gives and receives client information in person, by telephone, or by mail to authorized people.
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• Prepares client attendance, training, and counseling reports from client records.
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• Reviews training approval forms and payment vouchers for completeness and accuracy.
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• May schedule appointments, keep track of cancellations, and provide general information.
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• Monitor and assess residents’ skills in A.D.L.’s under the supervision of the rehab staff.
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• Report all changes (both in resident’s condition and in safety related matters) to the appropriate person in charge.
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• Carry out restorative treatments as ordered by the physical and occupational therapists and speech therapist under their supervision and that of the assistants.
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• Assist with range of motion and general conditioning exercises and positioning, as outlined by the registered therapists.
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• Maintain the confidentiality of all resident care information including protected health information.
• Report known or suspected incidents of unauthorized disclosure of such information; and adhere to Resident’s rights 13.
• Performs other work related duties as assigned or requested.
• Consistently provides service excellence to all patients, family members, visitors, volunteers and co-workers in a manner that reflects JML’s commitment to CARES: compassion, accountability, respect, excellence and service.

· Must possess, as a minimum, a high-school diploma or its equivalent, preferred CNA Certification or related experience in a long term care setting. · Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language. · Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action. · Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public. · Must possess the ability to work harmoniously with other personnel. · Must possess the ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures, etc., that are necessary for providing sound accounting techniques. · Must be able to understand and carry out written and oral instructions. · Must have patience, tact, cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as be willing to handle residents, staff, and visitors based on whatever maturity level at which they are currently functioning. · Must possess the ability to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing accounting practices. · Must be knowledgeable of computers, data entry/retrieval, output, etc. · Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace. · Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds and meet all other Physical and Sensory requirements of the job.