JOB TITLE: WELLNESS TECH
JOB CODE: 50
DEPARTMENT: TECH
FLSA STATUS: NON-EXEMPT
REPORTS TO: ADMINISTRATOR
DATE OF LAST UPDATE: 04/03/2024
JOB SUMMARY: The Wellness Tech assists the therapists and assistants with patient related
activities and direct patient care.
The Wellness Administrator Tech provides individual and
group therapeutic activities that support wellness to maintain or improve function.
The Wellness
Tech may carry out restorative treatments under the supervision of therapy or nursing and may
support resident participation in activities of choice.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
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Assist the therapist and assistant in patient related duties
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Participate in department meetings and in community meetings as assigned
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Perform clerical documentation work as directed, including computerized activities
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Answer and direct phone calls
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Assist with restorative care and resident groups as directed
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Assist with treatment as directed
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Coordinate work activities with members of other departments and other staff within the
rehabilitation department
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Demonstrate a positive attitude and team building approach with all patients, clients,
team members
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Provide general support to visitors
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Transport patients as scheduled to and from treatment areas
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Prepare patients for treatment
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Assist patients, clients, team members with particular issues or needs
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Participate in facility performance improvement programs
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Report any unusual incidents to DOR
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Assist in maintaining the cleanliness of the treatment areas and department
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Assist with maintaining an adequate stock of supplies and equipment
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Understand and adhere to the guidelines of "Residents Rights" and assure resident
safety
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Perform other duties as requested
QUALIFICATIONS:
CNA Certificate
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High school diploma or equivalent (GED)
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Ability to understand, remember and carry out verbal or written instructions in English
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Ability to complete assignments in a timely manner
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Ability to be flexible and positive with intermittent interruptions
Requirements
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
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Must be able to move (walk, stoop, bend, stand, sit push, pull, lift) intermittently throughout the workday
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Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position
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Must possess sight/hearing senses, or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately, so that the requirements of this position can be fully met
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Must function independently, have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with patients/residents, personnel, and support agencies
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Must be in good general health and demonstrate emotional stability
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Must be able to relate to and work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and at times, hostile people within the facility
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Must be able to lift patients/residents, medical equipment, supplies, etc.
to 50 lbs.
WORK SCHEDULE: As assigned, including some weekends, evenings and holidays
WORK ENVIRONMENT: Clinical
Caraday Healthcare provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all Team Members andapplicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age,disability, genetics, or any other characteristic protected by law