The Rehabilitation Assistant serves adult clients with brain injuries to further their treatment program by providing classroom instruction and community-based activities. Will instruct clients in the performance of specific activities and help keep them on task during group activities and discussions. This position transports clients to and from program a few days a week as well as to periodic outings in the community.
Areas of Responsibility:
Direct Services
- Work with individual clients to assist with specific tasks and skills.
- Create curriculum for client specific activities (i.e., cooking, volunteering, etc. that support independence.
- Instruct clients in community based activities focusing on community reintegration.
- Instruct individual clients and small groups in the performance of specific skills.
- Prepare clients for treatment and apply treatment modalities or assist clients with established treatment programs as directed by supervising therapist.
- Assist clients with personal care issues such as toileting and/or feeding.
- Perform additional assignments and services as determined appropriate by the Program Director.
- Provide exceptional customer services, both internally and externally.
- Typical work hours are Monday through Friday with hours scheduled between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Educational Background:
Minimum of a high school diploma or GED is recommended; or one (1) year experience working in a medical setting or with individuals with disabilities; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Skills/Experience:
Licenses/Certifications
- A valid California Driver’s license, proof of liability insurance, and a driving record that meets the standards of the agency.
- Secure a Class B license within 90 days of hire.
- Possession of a current certificate in Basic First Aid and Adult CPR with AED from an approved provider.
- Position requires fingerprint clearance and background check through the Department of Justice.
- Require a pre-employment physical and DMV Medical Examination for Class B license.
- Position requires random drug testing under federal standards.
- Position requires proof of negative TB test within the past twelve (12) months.
Basic Knowledge of:
- Disabilities and related characteristics of individuals served by the agency.
- Effective interpersonal communication techniques.
- Physical, social and cognitive needs of individuals with functional impairments.
- Basic computer skills using word processing and data management programs.
Compensation/Benefits:
This position pays $13.75 an hour (increased to $14.75 upon Class B licensure) and includes full medical benefits on the first of the month following 30 days employment. Plus vacation, sick leave, holiday pay, 403(b) retirement plan, Flex Spending options and more!
Job Function:
Organization Info
Listing Stats
Post Date:
Jul 4 2019
Active Until:
Aug 4 2019
Hiring Organization:
Easterseals
industry:
Nonprofit