Supports therapy care delivery by preparing treatment area and equipment and materials.
Areas of Responsibility:
- Prepares therapy areas for clients by following prescribed procedures and protocols for disinfecting, sterilizing, and maintaining equipment.
- Launders towels, sheets, and other cloth materials.
- Collects and sanitizes small toys and feeding equipment, returns to appropriate treatment area.
- Disinfects therapy balls, bolsters, equipment, and mats.
- Prepares bleach solution and refills spray bottles per Health Department protocols.
- Maintains safe and clean environment of care.
- Returns equipment to storage location.
- Replaces batteries in equipment as needed.
- Recharges iPads and other electronic devices as needed.
- Maintains adequate supply of forms in each treatment location.
- Ensures operation of therapy equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instruction; troubleshooting malfunctions; notifying Maintenance of need for repairs.
- Maintains therapy supplies and forms inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; shopping at approved locations or placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies.
- Provides services consistent with established Easterseals DFVR Mission, Values, and Philosophy.
- Maintains client confidentiality and respects the rights and dignity of all individuals.
- Complies with Easterseals DuPage & Fox Valley (ESDFV) Code of Ethics and all prevailing Federal, State and local laws and regulations, ESDFV policies and procedures, and CARF standards.
Educational Background:
High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
Skills/Experience:
- Volunteer and/or work experience with persons with disabilities preferred.
- Rehabilitation Aide must exhibit the following interpersonal qualities:
- Emotional maturity when working with staff and clients.
- Respect for children and adults.
- Understanding, patience, and compassion.
- Good personal hygiene.
- Physical and mental health that do not interfere with the job description.
- Sensitivity to clients’ socioeconomic, cultural, ethnic, and religious backgrounds, and individual needs and capabilities.
Job Function:
Organization Info
Listing Stats
Post Date:
Apr 28 2019
Active Until:
May 28 2019
Hiring Organization:
Easterseals
industry:
Nonprofit