Activities of Daily Living Specialist - Full Time
Job Purpose
The ADL Specialist works under the direct supervision of ADLS Leader and works cooperatively with Rehab, Education, and Nursing Staff to provide integrated services to pediatric patients.
Schedule
Monday - Friday - 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
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Duty |
Percent of Time |
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Assists with patient activities of daily living, performance of range of motion, patient transfers, splint application, and other basic needs of the patients. |
35% |
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Provides patients with developmental play, academic tasks, mobility opportunities, and other structured and scheduled activity opportunities as determined by therapy/education team. |
35% |
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Assists therapists, nursing, teachers, etc. with miscellaneous projects and/or patient needs. |
10% |
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Performs cleaning, organizing, and/or basic maintenance of therapy, classroom, and/or patient equipment |
10% |
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Remains up to date on documentation, competency training, project participation, and contributes to learning opportunities for new and prospective ADL specialists. |
5% |
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Other duties as assigned. |
5% |
Position Qualifications
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Education: |
High School Diploma or GED. Actively pursuing a degree is Special Education or rehabilitative therapy preferred. |
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Experience: |
1+ years in childcare or healthcare preferred. |