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Lubbock Therapeutic Assistant (CNA)- PRN

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The Therapeutic Assistant is responsible for providing 24-hour supervision and documentation of client activities. This includes observing client behavior, assisting with daily living activities, and maintaining safety and confidentiality.

Requirements summary

Candidates must have a high school diploma and preferably two years of experience in a residential behavioral rehabilitation program. CPR and first aid certifications are required, along with a valid driver's license.

high schoolCommunicationConfidentialityDocumentationFlexibilityCPR CertificationBehavior ManagementTransportationFirst Aid CertificationJudgmentMotivationEmergency ProceduresRole ModelingTherapeutic ActivitiesMedication MonitoringClient AssistanceNon-Violent Crisis Intervention

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location

Moody
Neuro
Lubbock -
Lubbock,
TX 79415Position
Type:
PRN (As
Needed)Education
Level:
High
SchoolTravel
Percentage:
NegligibleJob
Shift:
VariableJob
Category:
Health
CarePHYSICAL
LOCATION: Moody Neurorehabilitation
Institute in
Lubbock or as assigned
GENERAL
Statement
OF
DUTIES: The Therapeutic Assistant will be responsible for providing 24 hour supervision and documentation of the client's activities in the residential area. Among these duties are observing and documenting client behavior, acting as a role model for clients, interacting with clients, providing the client assistance with activities of daily living, insuring client 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 Therapeutic Assistant will uphold the mission, philosophy, and goals of the organization while maintaining strict confidentiality of personnel and client data and information in the performance of assigned duties.
MAJOR
DUTIES
AND
RESPONSIBILITIES: Observe, monitor, intervene, document, and report client'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 client self-administration of medications and document on medication sheet. Transport clients 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. Serve as a role model at all times maintaining professional dress and conduct. Implement emergency evacuation procedures, i.e. fire drills, etc. Monitor and assist in residential ADL activities. Maintain accurate documentation and records including seizure reports, ADL check sheets, medication sheets, shift change reports, critical incident reports, client charts, etc. Attend in-services, workshops, seminars, and staff meetings. Maintain confidentiality. Provide safe and secure environment for client. Discharge duties in accordance with Moody Neuro organizational policy, CARF and other accrediting bodies.

Prefer at least two years' experience in Residential Behavioral Rehabilitation Program, or one-two years' experience with disabled population, dealing with cognitive problem or 30- 60 hours of college will be substituted for experience. DEMANDS AND CHARACTERISTICS OF WORK, EQUIPMENT USAGE, AND WORK ENVIRONMENT. PERCENTAGE OF WORK TIME (34-66%) Standing/Walking Twisting Climbing (Ascending/Descending) Sitting Lifting/Carrying Pushing/Pulling Bending/Stooping Using arm muscles frequently or for extended periods Using leg muscles frequently or for extended periods Using back muscles frequently or for extended periods LIFTING REQUIREMENTS - individuals in clinical care positions are required to lift a trainee/client without assistance. (1-33%) 2 - 10 Pounds 21 - 30 Pounds 31 - 40 Pounds 41 - 50 Pounds LIFTING REQUIREMENTS - individuals in clinical care positions are required to lift a trainee/client without assistance. (34-66%) 11 - 20 Pounds 51 - Pounds or more DOES THIS JOB REQUIRE? (1-33%) Working with or near chemicals Working near radiation sources Potential exposure to communicable diseases Working with hazardous waste materials Utilizing essential upgraded or adaptive equipment as industry standards require Using hand tools Operating vehicle Potential for cuts and bruises DOES THIS JOB REQUIRE? (34-66%) Working in hot, cold, wet surrounds Working outdoors EXCHANGE OF IDEAS (1-33%) Obtaining impressions through the eyes of the shape, size, distance, motion, color or other characteristics of objects with or without adaptive devices.
The major visual functions are: Acuity, far - clarity of vision at 20 feet or more. Acuity, near - clarity of vision at 20 inches or less. Depth perception - three-dimensional vision. The ability to judge distance and space relationships so as to see objects where and as they actually are they actually are. Field of vision - the area that can be seen up and down or to the right or left while the eyes are fixed on a given point. Accommodation - adjustment of the lens of the eye to bring an object into sharp focus. This item is especially important when doing near-point work at varying distances from the eye. Color vision - the ability to identify and distinguish colors. EXCHANGE OF IDEAS (67-100%) Ability to express or exchange ideas Ability to understand communication of others with or without adaptive devices. Regular Attendance Punctuality Ability to do Math Literate

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