Inpatient Restorative Therapy Aide - CPRH Cardiac Med/Surg 2

Position Summary:
Inpatient Restorative Therapy Aide (RTA) is a member of the healthcare team that provides restorative interventions and modalities to maintain or regain physical well-being. The RTA prioritizes patient mobility, wound prevention, and preventing muscle atrophy in the hospital setting.

Qualifications:

Essential Functions:

• Implements restorative interventions as delegated by nursing and therapy team members. · Collaborates with occupational and physical therapists, nursing team, and speech pathologists to implement appropriate interventions per patient condition. · Requests additional help and support from the interdisciplinary care team when needed. · Uses time efficiently and effectively, completes delegated tasks in a timely manner, and effectively manages a full load of patients. · Demonstrates proficiency in motivating patients to participate in and complete restorative interventions. · Establishes a professional rapport with patients, family members, staff and colleagues.

  Assumes responsibility for patient, environment, and personal safety. · Maintains a safe and therapeutic environment. · Utilizes personal protective equipment (PPE) appropriately. · Follows infection control procedures. · Practices good body mechanics, getting assistance as needed to protect patient and personal safety. · Follows established chain of command when dealing with identified problems. · Uses proper techniques and Safe Patient Handling Equipment when assisting patients with mobility. · Applies all safety precautions when assisting patients.

  Contributes to patient Care Delivery and Care Experience initiatives. · Knowledgeable and skilled in applicable interventions to provide direct patient care. · Responsible for ensuring that all patients are up for meals. · Responsible for ambulating the patients and setting progressive activity goals. · Achieves patient satisfaction and quality care experience while interacting and providing patient assistance. Respect's privacy and patient dignity.