Therapeutic Program Worker

About the role

We are thrilled to see that you are interested in beginning your career with the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction. This will be the most rewarding and meaningful work you’ll ever find with a work family that is second to none!

Responsibilities

• Assists patients to function independently in self-help and daily living skills by using variety of training techniques according to prescribed treatment plan at Franklin Medical Center (FMC) and assists with provisions of daily living activities (e.g., bathing and dressing, incontinence care, shaving, brushing teeth, clipping finger/toenails, serving meals, feeding meals)
• Takes vital signs (e.g., blood pressure, pulse, respirations, temperature, oxygen saturation, height, and weight)
• Makes measurements and records meal and fluid intake, urinary and fecal output
• Turns and repositions bedridden patients
• Transports patients as needed
• Examines patients for bruises, blood in urine and/or other injuries/wounds
• Changes bed linens
• Restocks rooms with necessary supplies
• Answers call lights and assists patients accordingly
• Observes patient behavior, complaints and physical symptoms and reports to nurses
• Completes timely documentation of all care provided and data collected
• Participates in development of individual patient problem-oriented treatment plans
• Responds to emergencies and provides emergency care accordingly
• Performs simple treatments
• Captures urine and fecal specimens
• Participates in work related training and recertification programs, in-service training, meetings and/or exercises
• Provides assistance to other members of the healthcare team
• Receives report from preceding shift and reports to oncoming shift
• Aids nursing staff with admissions, discharges and transfers
• Participates in quality assurance activities
• Must conduct themselves professionally, and in a law-abiding manner at all times and in accordance with Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction Standards of Employee Conduct
• Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Formal education in arithmetic that includes addition & subtraction & in reading, writing & speaking common English vocabulary
• In Department of Developmental Disabilities, must also possess a high school diploma or a certificate of high school equivalence pursuant to Chapter 5123:2-3-01(F) (1) (c)
• For positions that require operation of motor vehicle to transport consumers to recreational, educational &/or occupational activities, a valid driver’s license is required
• Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above

Job Skills

• Direct Support/Direct Care Organization
• Retail Rehabilitation & Correction - Franklin Medical Center

Agency Contact Name and Information

614/445-5960/DRC.FMC
Recruit@drc.ohio.gov

Unposting Date

Ongoing

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

Schedule

Full-time

Classified Indicator

Classified

Union

OCSEA

Technical Skills

• Basic Documentation
• Customer Service
• Direct Support/Direct Care
• Nursing

Professional Skills

• Cultural Awareness
• Responsiveness
• Teamwork
• Observation

Agency Overview

Guided by a single mission “To reduce recidivism among those we touch,” the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction believes that everyone is capable of positive change. Our staff embrace these core values and serves as role models for pro-social behavior conveying an attitude of dignity and respect in the treatment of others.