Therapeutic Assistant/CNA - Transitional Learning Center

The Therapeutic Assistant will be responsible for providing 24 hour supervision and documentation of the client's acti...

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

The ability to work well with other people.

Able to stimulate and motivate persons served with problems in motivation.

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 documentations.

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. College background helpful; Behavioral Science B.A. preferred. Psychology courses helpful.

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 - individuals in clinical care positions are required to lift a trainee/client without assistance. (1-33%)

2 - 10 Pounds

21 - 30 Pounds

31 - 40 Pounds

41 - 50 Pounds

LIFTING REQUIREMENTS - individuals in clinical care positions are required to lift a trainee/client without assistance. (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 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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