Rehab Technician TH SS

As a leader in senior living care, Masonic Homes Kentucky knows its services are only as good as the people delivering them. That's why Masonic has created a work environment where employees are valued and supported both on the job and personally. Along with flexible schedules, same day pay and educational support, Masonic's perks include a reduced cost Verizon phone plan, free TARC passes, competitive benefits package, employee assistance program and uniforms. Join a team of Passionate People INSPIRING LIVES. Masonic cares about the well-being of our employees. We provide easy access to programs and resources to help with the mental health, work, and life challenges. We believe in creating an inclusive culture supported by reducing workplace stress and fostering a healthy environment. The Rehab Technician provides a support role in the delivery of therapy services. This includes assisting the therapist in the set-up of the treatment area and assists in maintaining the cleanliness of the department during normal business hours. The Rehab Technician serves in the role as the Office Coordinator. He/she performs clerical duties, assists with obtaining durable medical equipment for patients prior to discharge, maintains performance improvement activities within the department. Participates in all infection control, departmental equipment training, organizational safety and fire safety programs. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND BASIC DUTIES 1. Responsible for providing set-up of treatment area only as directed by the staff physical or occupational therapist. Adheres to Medicare standards. 2. Transports residents according to scheduled appointment time, maintains compliance with safety policies during transport at all times. 3. Maintains patient medical record forms, evaluations, educational handout distribution material, assists in record keeping of patient files, invoicing, claims billing. 4. Communicates any changes in condition (physical or mental) to the supervising staff therapist, nursing and other facility personnel, as appropriate. 5. Orders, stocks, maintains accurate records of adaptive equipment. 6. Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity. Identifies and addresses psychosocial needs of patients and family. 7. Manages and operates equipment safely and correctly. Maintains department cleanliness and safety. 8. Interacts professionally with patient/family and involves patient/family in the formation of the plan of care. 9. Prepares and cleans treatment area for patient use at all times. Performs final cleaning at close of department, in preparation for first morning patient. 10. Demonstrates an ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful situations. 11. Maintains a good working relationship both within the department and with other departments. 12. Consults other departments as appropriate to collaborate in patient care and performance improvement activities. 13. Participates in educational staff performance improvement inservices. Assists with orientation and inservice training for certified department staff members, participates in guidance and educational programs. 14. Participates in infection control, departmental equipment training and organizational safety and fire safety programs. 6. Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity. Identifies and addresses psychosocial needs of patients and family. 7. Manages and operates equipment safely and correctly. Maintains department cleanliness and safety. 8. Interacts professionally with patient/family and involves patient/family in the formation of the plan of care. 9. Prepares and cleans treatment area for patient use at all times. Performs final cleaning at close of department, in preparation for first morning patient. 10. Demonstrates an ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful situations. 11. Maintains a good working relationship both within the department and with other departments. EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION: High School Degree or completed GED CNA certification EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Experience working with geriatric population preferred. Good interpersonal and public relations skills. Solid analytical, creative, and problem-solving abilities. Able to assist and coordinate with others. Able to use computer in basic word processing, email correspondence, and excel applications 12. Consults other departments as appropriate to collaborate in patient care and performance improvement activities. 13. Participates in educational staff performance improvement inservices. Assists with orientation and inservice training for certified department staff members, participates in guidance and educational programs. 14. Participates in infection control, departmental equipment training and organizational safety and fire safety programs.