What are the responsibilities and job description for the Therapy Aide position at Easterseals Arkansas?
Summary: Performs cleaning and clerical tasks, safely executes individualized supportive therapy programs such as standing, walking, exercise, stretching, communication and sensory opportunities, and splint/orthotics application, and participates in group and community activities with individuals served.
Helps with other departments or programs as designated by therapy coordinator.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: (Other duties may be assigned).
Once trained by a therapist, performs individualized activities that serve to enhance direct therapy. Examples include assistance with walking, supervising exercise, stretching, donning/doffing splints and orthotics, providing sensory activities, and communicating with the individuals served using specific methods.
Participates in group therapy, including: planning or leading group activities, fostering therapeutic learning environment to include appropriate conversational/social skills, and maintaining the safety of individuals served.
Participates in community outings including: loading and unloading individuals on/off vans, securing wheelchairs, car seats, and seatbelts to insure individuals are transported safely, driving van (if over 21 years of age, have successfully completed Easterseals driver training, and can provide proof of insurability), maintaining safety of individuals served when in the community, fostering therapeutic environment when on outing, caring for individuals served (feeding, diaper changing, dressing, bathing etc.).
Performs clerical duties such as. typing, shredding, filing, and data entry.
Replaces items and equipment after use to maintain order.
Disinfects and cleans mats, toys and equipment daily and returns them to their original location.
Reports equipment and supply needs to supervisor.
Provides additional support to other departments as needed to help make sure that the needs of the children are being met as directed by the Therapy Coordinator.
Feeds assigned children breakfast and lunch.
Provides personal care (bathing, dressing diaper changing, etc.) to children as needed.
Supervises and engages children in appropriate play in the dayroom, lounge, playground and other activity areas.
Picks-up and delivers equipment and supplies.
Operates audio-visual equipment to document stages of child's progress.
Adheres to specific therapy discipline guidelines.
Follows a daily schedule and documents daily activities on the schedule.
Documents activities of individuals served on specified forms.
Helps make therapy materials under the direction of the therapists.
Compliance/HIPAA
While performing the duties of this job, employee will comply with all federal, state and local laws and regulations pertaining to Easterseals Arkansas.
Employee has access to all client protected health information in the therapy working file for persons directly served by this position. Employee will not attempt to access any other protected health information unless otherwise approved by Supervisor or Privacy Officer.
Helps with other departments or programs as designated by therapy coordinator.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: (Other duties may be assigned).
Once trained by a therapist, performs individualized activities that serve to enhance direct therapy. Examples include assistance with walking, supervising exercise, stretching, donning/doffing splints and orthotics, providing sensory activities, and communicating with the individuals served using specific methods.
Participates in group therapy, including: planning or leading group activities, fostering therapeutic learning environment to include appropriate conversational/social skills, and maintaining the safety of individuals served.
Participates in community outings including: loading and unloading individuals on/off vans, securing wheelchairs, car seats, and seatbelts to insure individuals are transported safely, driving van (if over 21 years of age, have successfully completed Easterseals driver training, and can provide proof of insurability), maintaining safety of individuals served when in the community, fostering therapeutic environment when on outing, caring for individuals served (feeding, diaper changing, dressing, bathing etc.).
Performs clerical duties such as. typing, shredding, filing, and data entry.
Replaces items and equipment after use to maintain order.
Disinfects and cleans mats, toys and equipment daily and returns them to their original location.
Reports equipment and supply needs to supervisor.
Provides additional support to other departments as needed to help make sure that the needs of the children are being met as directed by the Therapy Coordinator.
Feeds assigned children breakfast and lunch.
Provides personal care (bathing, dressing diaper changing, etc.) to children as needed.
Supervises and engages children in appropriate play in the dayroom, lounge, playground and other activity areas.
Picks-up and delivers equipment and supplies.
Operates audio-visual equipment to document stages of child's progress.
Adheres to specific therapy discipline guidelines.
Follows a daily schedule and documents daily activities on the schedule.
Documents activities of individuals served on specified forms.
Helps make therapy materials under the direction of the therapists.
Compliance/HIPAA
While performing the duties of this job, employee will comply with all federal, state and local laws and regulations pertaining to Easterseals Arkansas.
Employee has access to all client protected health information in the therapy working file for persons directly served by this position. Employee will not attempt to access any other protected health information unless otherwise approved by Supervisor or Privacy Officer.
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