Hosp Ast 2 Pd

JOB SUMMARY

This is a position within Saint Francis/Hyde Hospital Rehabilitation Services department.
The Rehabilitative Services Aide (HA 2) reports to the therapists of a particular service or discipline 
(OT/PT/SLP) and provides both direct and indirect patient care services. 
At this level, the employee is responsible for the treatment of patients who require the direct supervision and 
daily guidance of an Occupational, Physical and/or Speech therapist. The Rehabilitative Services Aide works 
primarily with adult, geriatric, adolescent patients from diverse socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds, 
although pediatric patients may be treated if the Rehab Aide has completed required competency training. 
The Rehabilitative aide actively participates in departmental and organizational programs, including 
performance improvement activities, inservices, and staff development activities.
 

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

N/A

DUTIES & ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Identify the functions or tasks that employees in the job perform. The essential functions should state the purpose of the work and the results to be accomplished, rather than how the function is performed. Of the tasks listed, what percentage of time is devoted to each? The more time employees spend on a function, the more likely it is that the function is essential. Generally, include those functions that account for 10% or more of the work, i.e., key items that contribute significantly to the achievement of the job.  The functions should add up to 100%.

LIVING PRIDE STANDARDS

Service Excellence

• Demonstrates service excellence by following the Everyday PRIDE Guide with the UCSF Medical Center standards and expectations for communication and behavior.  These standards and expectations convey specific behavior associated with the Medical Center’s values: Professionalism, Respect, Integrity, Diversity and Excellence, and provide guidance on how we communicate with patients, visitors, faculty, staff, and students, virtually everyone, every day and with every encounter. These standards include, but are not limited to: personal appearance, acknowledging and greeting all patients and families, introductions using AIDET, managing up, service recovery, managing delays and expectations, phone standards, electronic communication, team work, cultural sensitivity and competency.   

• Uses effective communication skills with patients and staff; demonstrates proper telephone techniques and etiquette; acts as an escort to any patient or family member needing directions; shows sensitivity to differences of culture; demonstrates a positive and supportive manner in which patients / families/ colleagues perceive interactions as positive and supportive. Exhibits team work skills to positively acknowledge and recognize other colleagues, and uses personal experiences to model and teach Living PRIDE standards. 

• Exhibits tact and professionalism in difficult situations according to PRIDE Values and Practices

• Demonstrates an understanding of and adheres to privacy, confidentiality, and security policies and procedures related to Protected Health Information (PHI) or other sensitive and personal information.

• Demonstrates an understanding of and adheres to safety and infection control policies and procedures.

• Assumes accountability for improving quality metrics associated with department/unit and meeting organizational/departmental targets. 

Work Environment

• Keeps working areas neat, orderly and clutter-free, including the hallways.  Adheres to cleaning processes and puts things back where they belong. Removes and reports broken equipment and furniture.

• Picks up and disposes of any litter found throughout entire facility. 

• Posts flyers and posters in designated areas only; does not post on walls, doors or windows.

• Knows where the Environment of Care Manual is kept in department; corrects or reports unsafe conditions to the appropriate departments. 

• Protects the physical environment and equipment from damage and theft.

OTHER FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Duties listed in this section are not essential or intrinsic to the job but are performed at times.

 Included in this section should be a general statement such as. “Perform other duties as assigned.” 

This phrase allows the supervisor to assign sporadic or one-time tasks as needed.

Please list:

• Performs other duties as assigned.

POPULATIONS SERVED

Employees who routinely provide direct patient care require a statement concerning Populations Served Competencies. Typically, a statement such as “Demonstrated ability to provide appropriate care based on the needs of a specific individual, including the patient’s age.” is sufficient. Select from the following patient age categories.

Infant       -Never       

Child        -Rarely          

Adolescent  

Adult               

Geriatric               

MEDICATION ACCESS AND STORAGE 

The “Medication and Auxiliary Staff Competency” must be successfully completed for Level I, Level II or Level III staff PRIOR to performing duties requiring medication access (including access, transport, and/or stocking activities OR access to medication storage areas for cleaning).   

Instructions: After employee successfully completes the level-appropriate competency, please check the corresponding box below. Obtain the employee’s and manager’s signatures to attest that the competency was completed and send the signed job description to HR for the employee’s personnel file. 

__X__ Level 1      As a part of his/her daily activities, employees may have access to medication storage areas for cleaning only.  These activities must be in compliance with the Medications and Auxiliary Staff competency for Level 1. 

_____ Level 2:     As part of his/her daily activities, employee may access and transport medications. These activities must be in compliance with the Medications and Auxiliary Staff competency for Level 2

_____ Level 3:      As part of his/her daily activities, employee may access, transport and stock medications. These activities must be in compliance with the Medications and Auxiliary Staff competency for Level 3.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS 

• This position requires flexibility to orient and work at all UCSF Health locations. 

• Prior clinical-based experience requiring interaction with patients. 

• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing. 

• Ability to recognize signs of distress. 

• Possession of a high school diploma. 

• Possession of or proven eligibility for CPR certification.

• Basic computer skills in word processing and online communication. 

• Possession of excellent interpersonal, time management, problem-solving, and self-initiation skills. 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION 

• Prior experience in acute care hospital or inpatient rehabilitation facility. 

• Prior outpatient patient care experience working with sports medicine, orthopedic and neurologic patients in an interdisciplinary team. 

• College degree in a related field. 

• Holds advanced certifications such as ATC, CSCS, or other relevant professional certification. 

• Knowledge of basic medical terminology. 

• Ability to use Excel. 

• Knowledge of rehab equipment including modalities, Alter-G, BTE, TRX, treadmill, body weight harness. 

REQUIRED LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS 

• Current AHA BLS Card