Therapy Aide

The Good Samaritan Home of Quincy is looking for a Therapy Aide to join our growing team!

Job Summary: The primary purpose of your job position is to lead the aquatic classes, perform exercise programs as established by licensed therapy staff and assist therapy staff as needed.

Full-time- Day-shift- Monday- Friday

Pay Range: $17.22 - $19.22/hr.- Bi-weekly pay

Benefits

• Tuition and Student Loan Reimbursement
• PTO Benefits
• Health Insurance: Major Medical, Blessing Be Well at Work Program, and Prescription Card
• Referral Bonus 
• Dental
• Vision
• 401K
• Employee Assistance Program
• Holiday Premium
• Discounted meals for All 3 Shifts
• Paid Bereavement 
• Length of Service Bonus after 1 - 5 years

Responsibilities

• Lead aquatic exercises classes at times scheduled.
• Be responsible, along with the Rehab Unit Secretary, the receiving of payment from pool participants, logging in of said payments, and placing current card in sign-in book.
• Be responsible, along with the Rehab Unit Secretary, of keeping doctor permission slips updated yearly.
• Be responsible, along with the Rehab Unit Secretary, of doing daily chemical checks of pool.
• Demonstrate knowledge of performance of daily chemical and temperature checks of pool.
• Demonstrate knowledge of procedure for the addition of chemicals as needed.
• Demonstrate knowledge/education of the determination of chemical adjustments needed to pool based on daily chemical checks.
• Demonstrate knowledge of procedure of contact of support personnel for problems and/or concerns with pool.
• Demonstrate knowledge of procedure for the addition of water to pool as needed based on daily level checks.
• Be responsible for reporting directly to the Rehab Unit Secretary any problems or concerns voiced from pool participants and or other staff.
• Observe safety precautions in the performance of all procedures used in the therapy department.
• Communicate to Rehab Unit Secretary and licensed therapy staff any problems or concerns with resident’s progress or lack of progress in established programs.
• Demonstrate the knowledge of flexibility needed in daily routine to best meet the needs of the residents to enable them to participate in established programs.
• Communicate observations, facts, concerns, comments, etc. with Rehab Unit Secretary and licensed therapy staff to ensure efficient coordination of the overall care plan.
• Maintain departments policies, procedures, objectives, safety, quality assurance, infection control, and environmental.
• Assist in the care and maintenance of department equipment and supplies.
• Attend meetings as required and participate on committees as directed.
• Enhance personal and professional growth and development through participation in current educational literature and in-service training.
• Do all other duties assigned by your immediate supervisor.

Qualifications

• Must possess a high school diploma.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and comprehend the English language.
• Must be able to write the English language in a legible and understandable manner.
• Must possess the ability to deal harmoniously with staff, residents, family, visitors, government personnel, public, etc.
• Must have experience working in geriatric setting.
• Must have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition, and enthusiasm.
• Must have the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action in a timely fashion.
• Must possess the ability to carry out exercise programs and aquatic programs.
• Must be willing to handle residents on whatever maturity level in which they are currently functioning.
• Must possess the ability to communicate problems/concerns with licensed staff.  Must meet the general health requirements set forth by the policies of this facility, which include a medical and physical examination.

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.