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Lubbock Therapeutic Assistant
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Moody Neurorehabilitation Institute
Moody Neurorehabilitation Institute in Lubbock or as assigned
General Statement of Duties The Therapeutic Assistant will be responsible for providing 24‑hour supervision and documentation of the client's activities in the residential area. Duties include observing and documenting client behavior, acting as a role model, interacting with clients, providing assistance with activities of daily living, ensuring client safety, reinforcing treatment plans and Moody Neurorehabilitation Institute policies, assisting therapy staff with modules, and maintaining checklists, contracts, and daily log sheets. The Therapeutic Assistant upholds the mission, philosophy, and goals of the organization while maintaining strict confidentiality of personnel and client data.
Major Duties and Responsibilities
Observe, monitor, intervene, document, and report client's social and interpersonal behavior and functional ability to perform as an independent individual in a community setting.
Carry out therapeutic activities as designed by clinical staff and/or the Case Manager.
Implement behavior management programs including the levels system.
Assist in emergency situations, including fire alarm, fire drill procedures, and first‑aid treatment for illness or injury.
Monitor client self‑administration of medications and document on medication sheets.
Transport clients to and from appointments, work, field trips, recreation activities, etc.
Provide transportation, observation, and documentation of responses on ADL outings such as shopping trips.
Assist therapies upon request.
Serve as a role model at all times, maintaining professional dress and conduct.
Implement emergency evacuation procedures, e.g., fire drills.
Monitor and assist in residential ADL activities.
Maintain accurate documentation and records including seizure reports, ADL check sheets, medication sheets, shift‑change reports, critical‑incident reports, client charts, etc.
Attend in‑services, workshops, seminars, and staff meetings.
Maintain confidentiality.
Provide a safe and secure environment for clients.
Discharge duties in accordance with Moody Neuro organizational policy, CARF and other accrediting bodies.
Other duties as assigned.
Organizational Functions
Maintain security of building and grounds on a 24‑hour basis.
Maintain appropriate reports and logs, i.e., fire drills and fire alarms.
Maintain appropriate records of work schedule on sign‑in/out sheets.
Qualifications
The ability to work well with others.
Ability to stimulate and motivate persons served with motivation problems.
Knowledge of social customs and responsibilities.
Ability to demonstrate flexibility, innovation, and good judgment.
Ability to receive and follow instructions accurately.
Knowledge of philosophical and ethical considerations in rehabilitation practice.
Hold current CPR and first aid certifications.
Ability to communicate accurate and pertinent information through documentation.
Ability to execute emergency procedures.
Ability to work rotating shifts.
Ability to assist patients with transfer in a wheelchair.
Certified in Non‑Violent Crisis Intervention (NCI).
Current/valid Driver's license.
Education
High‑School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
Experience
Prefer at least two years' experience in Residential Behavioral Rehabilitation Program, or one‑two years' experience with disabled population, dealing with cognitive problem, or 30‑60 hours of college will be substituted for experience.
Demands and Characteristics of Work, Equipment Usage, and Work Environment Percentage of Work Time (34‑66%)
Standing/Walking
Twisting
Climbing (Ascending/Descending)
Sitting
Lifting/Carrying
Pushing/Pulling
Bending/Stooping
Using arm muscles frequently or for extended periods
Using leg muscles frequently or for extended periods
Using back muscles frequently or for extended periods
Lifting Requirements (1‑33%)
2‑10 pounds
21‑30 pounds
31‑40 pounds
41‑50 pounds
Lifting Requirements (34‑66%)
11‑20 pounds
51 pounds or more
Does This Job Require? (1‑33%)
Working with or near chemicals
Working near radiation sources
Potential exposure to communicable diseases
Working with hazardous waste materials
Utilizing essential upgraded or adaptive equipment as industry standards require
Using hand tools
Operating vehicle
Potential for cuts and bruises
Does This Job Require? (34‑66%)
Working in hot, cold, wet surrounds
Working outdoors
Exchange of Ideas (1‑33%)
Obtaining impressions through the eyes of the shape, size, distance, motion, color or other characteristics of objects with or without adaptive devices. The major visual functions are:
Acuity, far – clarity of vision at 20 feet or more.
Acuity, near – clarity of vision at 20 inches or less.
Depth perception – three‑dimensional vision. The ability to judge distance and space relationships so as to see objects where and as they actually are.
Field of vision – the area that can be seen up and down or to the right or left while the eyes are fixed on a given point.
Accommodation – adjustment of the lens of the eye to bring an object into sharp focus. This item is especially important when doing near‑point work at varying distances from the eye.
Color vision – the ability to identify and distinguish colors.
Exchange of Ideas (67‑100%)
Ability to express or exchange ideas
Ability to understand communication of others with or without adaptive devices.
Regular attendance
Punctuality
Ability to do math
Literate
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Lubbock Therapeutic Assistant
role at
Moody Neurorehabilitation Institute
Moody Neurorehabilitation Institute in Lubbock or as assigned
General Statement of Duties The Therapeutic Assistant will be responsible for providing 24‑hour supervision and documentation of the client's activities in the residential area. Duties include observing and documenting client behavior, acting as a role model, interacting with clients, providing assistance with activities of daily living, ensuring client safety, reinforcing treatment plans and Moody Neurorehabilitation Institute policies, assisting therapy staff with modules, and maintaining checklists, contracts, and daily log sheets. The Therapeutic Assistant upholds the mission, philosophy, and goals of the organization while maintaining strict confidentiality of personnel and client data.
Major Duties and Responsibilities
Observe, monitor, intervene, document, and report client's social and interpersonal behavior and functional ability to perform as an independent individual in a community setting.
Carry out therapeutic activities as designed by clinical staff and/or the Case Manager.
Implement behavior management programs including the levels system.
Assist in emergency situations, including fire alarm, fire drill procedures, and first‑aid treatment for illness or injury.
Monitor client self‑administration of medications and document on medication sheets.
Transport clients to and from appointments, work, field trips, recreation activities, etc.
Provide transportation, observation, and documentation of responses on ADL outings such as shopping trips.
Assist therapies upon request.
Serve as a role model at all times, maintaining professional dress and conduct.
Implement emergency evacuation procedures, e.g., fire drills.
Monitor and assist in residential ADL activities.
Maintain accurate documentation and records including seizure reports, ADL check sheets, medication sheets, shift‑change reports, critical‑incident reports, client charts, etc.
Attend in‑services, workshops, seminars, and staff meetings.
Maintain confidentiality.
Provide a safe and secure environment for clients.
Discharge duties in accordance with Moody Neuro organizational policy, CARF and other accrediting bodies.
Other duties as assigned.
Organizational Functions
Maintain security of building and grounds on a 24‑hour basis.
Maintain appropriate reports and logs, i.e., fire drills and fire alarms.
Maintain appropriate records of work schedule on sign‑in/out sheets.
Qualifications
The ability to work well with others.
Ability to stimulate and motivate persons served with motivation problems.
Knowledge of social customs and responsibilities.
Ability to demonstrate flexibility, innovation, and good judgment.
Ability to receive and follow instructions accurately.
Knowledge of philosophical and ethical considerations in rehabilitation practice.
Hold current CPR and first aid certifications.
Ability to communicate accurate and pertinent information through documentation.
Ability to execute emergency procedures.
Ability to work rotating shifts.
Ability to assist patients with transfer in a wheelchair.
Certified in Non‑Violent Crisis Intervention (NCI).
Current/valid Driver's license.
Education
High‑School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
Experience
Prefer at least two years' experience in Residential Behavioral Rehabilitation Program, or one‑two years' experience with disabled population, dealing with cognitive problem, or 30‑60 hours of college will be substituted for experience.
Demands and Characteristics of Work, Equipment Usage, and Work Environment Percentage of Work Time (34‑66%)
Standing/Walking
Twisting
Climbing (Ascending/Descending)
Sitting
Lifting/Carrying
Pushing/Pulling
Bending/Stooping
Using arm muscles frequently or for extended periods
Using leg muscles frequently or for extended periods
Using back muscles frequently or for extended periods
Lifting Requirements (1‑33%)
2‑10 pounds
21‑30 pounds
31‑40 pounds
41‑50 pounds
Lifting Requirements (34‑66%)
11‑20 pounds
51 pounds or more
Does This Job Require? (1‑33%)
Working with or near chemicals
Working near radiation sources
Potential exposure to communicable diseases
Working with hazardous waste materials
Utilizing essential upgraded or adaptive equipment as industry standards require
Using hand tools
Operating vehicle
Potential for cuts and bruises
Does This Job Require? (34‑66%)
Working in hot, cold, wet surrounds
Working outdoors
Exchange of Ideas (1‑33%)
Obtaining impressions through the eyes of the shape, size, distance, motion, color or other characteristics of objects with or without adaptive devices. The major visual functions are:
Acuity, far – clarity of vision at 20 feet or more.
Acuity, near – clarity of vision at 20 inches or less.
Depth perception – three‑dimensional vision. The ability to judge distance and space relationships so as to see objects where and as they actually are.
Field of vision – the area that can be seen up and down or to the right or left while the eyes are fixed on a given point.
Accommodation – adjustment of the lens of the eye to bring an object into sharp focus. This item is especially important when doing near‑point work at varying distances from the eye.
Color vision – the ability to identify and distinguish colors.
Exchange of Ideas (67‑100%)
Ability to express or exchange ideas
Ability to understand communication of others with or without adaptive devices.
Regular attendance
Punctuality
Ability to do math
Literate
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