Rehabilitation Aide, Senior - CMC - Estelle - Wheelchair Repair

The mission of Correctional Managed Care is to address the healthcare needs of underserved patient populations within the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) and the Texas Juvenile Justice Department (TJJD).

JOB SUMMARY:

Assists licensed physical and occupational therapist, physical, occupational therapy assistants, and students in all aspects of treatment in order to maximize each patient’s functional ability.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• While under direct supervision of the treating therapist, the Senior Rehabilitation Aide will assist with direct patient care relative to patient’s age, culture and condition.
• Communicates verbally and in written form with therapists, assistants, students, aides, customers and volunteers to maintain efficient workflow.
• Assists in orientation of rehab aides, therapists, students and volunteers.
• Transfers and transports patients in a safe and timely manner.
• Orders linen and supplies.
• Tracks reusable supplies.
• Disinfects equipment, cleans equipment and monitors temperature logs of hydro collators and cold packs.
• Maintains clean working environment.
• Orders, receives, distributes and restocks supplies.
• Files, answers and makes telephone calls, performs departmental copying.
• Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure established for department.
• Performs other related duties as required.

EQUIPMENT:

Standard rehabilitation and office equipment.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Standard hospital, clinical, laboratory and/or office environment. May be required to work within the confines of a prison, jail, or juvenile detention center. May be exposed to such occupational hazards such as communicable diseases, harmful chemicals, and/or disoriented or combative patients.

Travel may be require.

Security clearance is required; pre-employment drug testing is also required