CareLink, Inc.
Wellness Clinician - PTA or COTA, Part-Time
CareLink, Inc., East Providence, Rhode Island, United States, 02914
Job Description
Job Description Description: CareLink is a non-profit, mission-based 501c3 organization that was founded in 1997 by non-profit post-acute and community-based organizations specializing in the care of older adults and adults with disabilities. These organizations include long-term care, housing, hospice, home care, assisted living and adult-day health. In addition, CareLink is a direct provider of a range of health and wellness services including rehabilitation (PT/OT/SLP), mobile dental, audiology, podiatry, psychiatry, brain health and wellness services. We keep individuals doing the things that they want to do, independently, in the place they call home.
This part-time (10-15 hours per week) position would provide care within the state of Rhode Island.
The Wellness clinician works collaboratively with the Wellness Program Manager to implement a variety of programming throughout the state including evidence-based fall prevention programs, social isolation/mental wellness groups and exercise programs focused on improving the lives of older adults.
Essential functions: Provide individual support or counseling in the specialty of holistic wellness including but not limited to mental, physical (i.e. nutrition), social, spiritual, and/or environmental. Track attendance, participation, or performance data related to wellness events. Communicate needs for maintenance of fitness equipment or facilities to the Program Manager. Lead the fall prevention program within our facilities and gather participation interest from our team. Must be willing to provide training in, and serve as an instructor of, evidence-based wellness programming such as TJQMBB, MOB, SAIL, and/or fitness classes. (Type of programming and percentage of overall time will be determined based on company needs.) Continually evaluate program offerings and recommend new programs or services to promote holistic wellness, ensuring a diversity of class offerings. Support the Program Manager in organizing and overseeing health screenings, wellness events/programs, or classes; wellness-related schedules, records, and reports. Additional projects as requested by the Program Manager Fulfills all job functions within scope of practice. Maintaining professional knowledge in order to provide clients with evidence-based standards of practice. Complying with federal, state, and local certification requirements. Requirements:
Performance Skills: Commitment to providing high quality, evidence-based health care services Attention to detail Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills Ability to problem solve Customer service focus Willingness to learn Situation-appropriate sense of urgency, prioritization skills, follow through and sense of task ownership Education/Experience
Required: Valid Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant or Physical Therapy Assistant license in the state of Rhode Island Experience working with the geriatric and/or adult IDD populations Must possess a valid and current driver license and auto insurance. Willing to obtain or possesses current BLS and/or CPR certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross. 15+ years clinical experience and extensive life experience strongly preferred. Experience with TJQMBB, MOB, SAIL, and/or fitness classes strongly preferred.
Job Description Description: CareLink is a non-profit, mission-based 501c3 organization that was founded in 1997 by non-profit post-acute and community-based organizations specializing in the care of older adults and adults with disabilities. These organizations include long-term care, housing, hospice, home care, assisted living and adult-day health. In addition, CareLink is a direct provider of a range of health and wellness services including rehabilitation (PT/OT/SLP), mobile dental, audiology, podiatry, psychiatry, brain health and wellness services. We keep individuals doing the things that they want to do, independently, in the place they call home.
This part-time (10-15 hours per week) position would provide care within the state of Rhode Island.
The Wellness clinician works collaboratively with the Wellness Program Manager to implement a variety of programming throughout the state including evidence-based fall prevention programs, social isolation/mental wellness groups and exercise programs focused on improving the lives of older adults.
Essential functions: Provide individual support or counseling in the specialty of holistic wellness including but not limited to mental, physical (i.e. nutrition), social, spiritual, and/or environmental. Track attendance, participation, or performance data related to wellness events. Communicate needs for maintenance of fitness equipment or facilities to the Program Manager. Lead the fall prevention program within our facilities and gather participation interest from our team. Must be willing to provide training in, and serve as an instructor of, evidence-based wellness programming such as TJQMBB, MOB, SAIL, and/or fitness classes. (Type of programming and percentage of overall time will be determined based on company needs.) Continually evaluate program offerings and recommend new programs or services to promote holistic wellness, ensuring a diversity of class offerings. Support the Program Manager in organizing and overseeing health screenings, wellness events/programs, or classes; wellness-related schedules, records, and reports. Additional projects as requested by the Program Manager Fulfills all job functions within scope of practice. Maintaining professional knowledge in order to provide clients with evidence-based standards of practice. Complying with federal, state, and local certification requirements. Requirements:
Performance Skills: Commitment to providing high quality, evidence-based health care services Attention to detail Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills Ability to problem solve Customer service focus Willingness to learn Situation-appropriate sense of urgency, prioritization skills, follow through and sense of task ownership Education/Experience
Required: Valid Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant or Physical Therapy Assistant license in the state of Rhode Island Experience working with the geriatric and/or adult IDD populations Must possess a valid and current driver license and auto insurance. Willing to obtain or possesses current BLS and/or CPR certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross. 15+ years clinical experience and extensive life experience strongly preferred. Experience with TJQMBB, MOB, SAIL, and/or fitness classes strongly preferred.