Program Assistant PRN

PHYSICAL LOCATION

        Moody Neurorehabilitation Institute (Tideway)

      GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES

       The Program Assistant will be responsible for providing 24-hour supervision, care of and documentation of

       the activities in the residential area. Among these duties are observing and documenting patient behavior,

       acting as a role model for patients, interacting with patients, providing the patient assistance with activities of

       daily living, ensuring patient safety, reinforcing treatment plans and Moody Neurorehabilitation Institute

       (Moody Neuro) policies, assisting therapy staff with modules, and maintaining various checklists, contracts,

       and daily log sheets. The Program Assistant will uphold the mission, philosophy, and goals of the

       organization while maintaining strict confidentiality of personnel and patient data and information in the

       performance of assigned duties.

      ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

       Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Observe, monitor, intervene, document, and report patient's social and interpersonal behavior and functional ability to perform as an independent individual in the community setting.
• To carry out therapeutic activities as designed by the clinical staff and/or the Case Manager.
• Implement behavior management programs including the levels system.
• Assist in emergency situations including the implementation of fire alarm and fire drill procedures and the provision of first aid treatment in case of illness or injury.
• Monitor patient self-administration of medications and document on medication sheet.
• Transport patients to and from appointments, work, field trips, recreation activities, etc.
• Provide transportation, observation, and documentation of responses on ADL outings such as shopping trips.
• Assist therapies upon request including water therapy.
• Serve as a role model at all times maintaining professional dress and conduct.
• Monitor and document patient behavior and ADLs (Activities of Daily Living).
• Maintain accurate documentation and records including seizure reports, ADL check sheets, medication sheets, shift change reports, critical incident reports, etc.
• Attend in-services and staff meetings.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Provide a safe and secure environment for patients.
• Discharge duties in accordance with Moody Neuro organizational policy, CARF and other accrediting bodies.
• Other duties as assigned

     Organizational Functions:

• Maintain security of buildings and grounds assigned on a 24-hour basis
• Maintain appropriate records and logs, i.e. fire drills and fire alarms
• Maintain appropriate records of work schedule on sign-in/out sheet.

Qualifications

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• The ability to work well with other people.
• Able to stimulate and motivate persons served with problems in motivation.
• Knowledge of social customs and responsibilities.
• Ability to demonstrate flexibility, innovation, and good judgment.
• Ability to receive and follow instructions accurately.
• Knowledge of philosophical and ethical considerations in rehabilitation practice.
• Hold current CPR and first aid certifications.
• Ability to communicate accurate and pertinent information through documentation.
• Ability to execute emergency procedures.
• Ability to work rotating shifts.
• Ability to assist patients with transfer in a wheelchair.
• Certified in Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NCI)
• Current/valid Driver's license.
• Ability to assist patients with therapy in 5’ pool of water

         LIFTING REQUIREMENTS -individuals in clinical care positions may be required to assist with transfers up to 150 

          pounds and should have the ability to lift to 50 pounds without assistance.  

       EDUCATION

        High School diploma or GED preferred

       EXPERIENCE

        Prefer at least two years' experience in Residential Behavioral Rehabilitation Program, or 1-2 years  

        experience with disabled population dealing with cognitive problem or 30- 60 hours of college will be

        substituted for experience.