PROGRAM ASSISTANT

Major Duties And Responsibilities

• Observe, monitor, intervene, document, and report resident's social and interpersonal behavior and functional ability to perform as an independent individual in the community setting.
• Carry out therapeutic activities as designed by the clinical staff and/or the TideWay Manager.
• Implement behavior management programs as assigned.
• Absorb 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.
• Transport residents to and from appointments, work, field trips, recreation activities, etc.
• Provide transportation, observation, and documentation of responses on ADL outings, such as shopping trips.
• Maintain a safe and secure environment for residents.
• Discharge duties in accordance with Moody Neuro organizational policy, CARF and other accrediting bodies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Organizational Functions

• Maintain security of building and grounds as assigned on a 24 hour basis.
• Maintain appropriate reports and logs, i.e. fire drills and fire alarms.
• Maintain appropriate records of work schedule on sign-in/out sheets.

Qualifications

• The ability to work well with other people.
• Able to stimulate and motivate persons served with problems in motivation.
• Knowledge of social customs and responsibilities.
• Able to demonstrate flexibility, innovation, and good judgment.
• Able to receive and follow instructions accurately.
• Knowledge of philosophical and ethical considerations in rehabilitation practice.
• Hold current CPR and first aid certifications.
• Able to communicate accurate and pertinent information through documentations.
• Able to execute emergency procedures.
• Able to work rotating shifts.
• Able to assist patients with transfer in a wheelchair.
• Certified in Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NCI).
• Current/valid Driver's license.

Education

• A high-school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
• 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% Twisting, Standing/Walking, Sitting, Lifting/Carrying, Pushing/Pulling, Bending/Stooping.
• Lifting requirements: 1-33% - 11 - 20 Pounds, 21 - 30 Pounds, 31 - 40 Pounds, 41 - 50 Pounds.
• Exchanging ideas: 1-33% Utilizing essential upgraded or adaptive equipment as industry standards require, Using hand tools, Potential for cuts and bruises, Operating vehicle, Ability to understand communication of others with or without adaptive devices, Obtaining impressions through the eyes of the shape, size, distance, motion, color or other characteristics of objects with or without adaptive devices.
• Regular attendance, punctuality, ability to do math, and literacy are required.