Job Information
Northern Light Health Rehabilitation Aide in Bangor, Maine
Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center
Department: Physical Therapy
Position is located: Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center
Work Type: PRN
Hours Per Week: Variable
Work Schedule: No Hours Assigned
Summary:
The Physical Rehabilitation Patient Care Aide is responsible for assisting staff therapists/assistants in carrying out direct and supportive patient care activities. The Patient Care Aide works under the direct supervision of the therapist/assistant in carrying out patient care activities as delegated by the therapist/assistant. The incumbent performs duties and tasks in accordance with standards established for the job. The incumbent may have access to highly confidential patient, employee and/or Organizational proprietary information, and must handle and protect the information in accordance with hospital and system policies, HIPAA requirements and the highest level of ethical standards. The incumbent is responsible for reporting all security events, potential events, or other security risks to the organization. The incumbent is responsible for participation in and completion of all patient safety initiatives appropriate to the position and conducts all job responsibilities according to the Mission and Values of the Hospital.
Responsibilities:
Assists the therapist/assistant with treatments as requested.
Assists the therapist/assistant with patient treatments such as transfers, gait training, therapeutic exercise, etc.
Assists the therapist/assistant with obtaining patient equipment or assistive devices.
Demonstrates a caring and helpful attitude.
Performs selected patient care activities under the supervision of the therapist/assistant.
Application of CPM machines
Application of heat and ice including cryocuffs
Performance of basic patient transfers and supervised/minimal assist ambulation with assistive devices as needed.
Performance of routine range of motion exercise programs
Documentation of patient care activities
Patient Care Collaboration
Seeks assistance from the supervising therapist/assistant in prioritizing multiple requests.
Routinely checks with the nurse caring for the patient before completing assigned patient care activities.
Reports results of selected patient care activities to the therapist/assistant
Notifies the therapist/assistant of any change in patient condition.
Communicates any patient/family concerns to the therapist/assistant.
Promotes safety for patients, staff and visitors.
Maintains a safe treatment environment utilizing principles of infection control, safety and safe operation of equipment.
Demonstrates safe patient and equipment handling techniques.
Identifies and communicates potential quality concerns to department manager.
Assists with department support functions as requested.
Enters patient charges into the billing system.
Answers telephone takes messages; directs calls appropriately. Notifies therapy staff by pager of new orders.
Completes filing, photocopying, faxing and typing.
Collects, sorts and distributes mail.
Coordinates equipment repair and replacement.
Accepts responsibility for further professional development.
Attends staff meetings (takes responsibility to review minutes when unable to attend).
Participates in continuing education programs; attends pertinent in-services and mandatory programs.
Performs additional duties as required or assigned.
Other Information:
Competencies and Skills
Behaves with Integrity and Builds Trust: Acts consistently in line with the core values, commitments and rules of conduct. Leads by example and tells the truth. Does what they say they will, when and how they say they will, or communicates an alternate plan.
Cultivates Respect: Treats others fairly, embraces and values differences, and contributes to a culture of diversity, inclusion, empowerment and cooperation.
Fosters Accountability: Creates and participates in a work environment where people hold themselves and others accountable for processes, results and behaviors. Takes appropriate ownership not only of successes but also mistakes and works to correct them in a timely manner. Demonstrates understanding that we all work as a team and the quality and timeliness of work impacts everyone involved.
Practices Compassion: Exhibits genuine care for people and is available and ready to help; displays a deep awareness of and strong willingness to relieve the suffering of others.
Education
- Required High School Diploma/General Educational Development (GED)
Working Conditions
- Lifting, moving and loading 20 to 30 pounds.
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