Halifax Health | Brooks Rehabilitation - Center for Inpatient Rehabilitation, located within Halifax Health – Medical Center of Daytona Beach, specializes in treating stroke, spinal cord injury, brain injury and complex orthopedic conditions. A full spectrum of physical and neuro rehabilitation services are provided.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Escorts patients to the private treatment rooms, acute care, or gym areas upon announcement that the patient has arrived.
- Assists patients on/off exercise tables or equipment, or in/out of whirlpools. Provides general supervision/assistance with transfers, gait, and exercise under the supervision of the therapist/assistant.
- Prepares whirlpool baths and dressings, and assists with dressing changes. Adheres to current infection control practices, including cleaning of whirlpool equipment.
- Applies hot or cold packs under Therapist/Assistant direction. Prepares patient using proper positioning and draping prior to equipment use including ultrasound, electrical stimulation, UV irradiation, and therapeutic exercise equipment under therapist direction.
- Monitors/reports response of patients to treatment and informs appropriate supervisor. Recognizes emergency procedures and reacts appropriately.
Unit Maintenance:
- Ensures that linens are changed on treatment tables, and that supplies and equipment are returned to the proper location in a timely manner.
- Identifies malfunctioning equipment and documents needed for repair/maintenance, notifying Supervisor as appropriate.
- Assists with maintaining a clean, orderly, and safe work environment. Follows schedule of cleaning per department policy.
- Assists Administrative Secretary with department paperwork upon request. This is a secondary duty and should be done so as not to conflict with primary responsibilities.
- Completes daily duties assigned to therapy aide if covering for the person’s shift.
Communication:
- Maintains confidentiality in matters relating to patient/family.
- Promptly reports relevant information to Physical Therapist/Occupational Therapist/PT Assistant/ OT assistant regarding patient, physician, intra- and interdepartmental concern.
- Takes patient appointments and therapy orders for treatment. Uses the telephone according to departmental and hospital policy.
- Collects data for Quality Assessment program as directed.
- Relates to patients and families in a manner that reduces anxiety and conveys an attitude of acceptance, sensitivity, and caring.
Teamwork:
- Works collaboratively as a health care team member.
- Assists with tasks necessary for the general management and organization of the unit.
- Assists with restocking of supplies, cleanliness, and storage of department equipment.
Personal Development:
- Attends at least 75% of staff meetings, and all mandatory in-services.
- Responds to problems/opportunities to improve patient care.
- Supports and is involved in the hospital’s Total Quality Improvement initiative.
Shift: PRN
Location: 303 N Clyde Morris Blvd, Daytona Beach, FL 32114
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