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Graceworks Lutheran Services is a not-for-profit organization serving over 2000 older adults and adults with disabilities. We are a leader in offering services and settings that inspire and support a sense of home when people experience challenging and changing circumstances to aging and living with disabilities.
At Bethany Village, we pride ourselves on providing top-of-the-line care to all residents. Our 100-acres is centrally located in the city of Centerville, OH, and features well-appointed living options, situated on our beautifully landscaped grounds.
Graceworks Core Values:
Faithfulness to Christ - As part of the Church, Graceworks Lutheran Services performs its work in response to Jesus Christ and as an extension of his ministry.
Wholeness of Life - Recognizing and valuing the inherent worth of each individual, Graceworks Lutheran Services helps each person experience dignity and the fullest achievable level of physical, mental, emotional, spiritual and vocational ability.
Equality and Justice - Advocating justice, recognizing the equality of all persons when offering services and opportunities for service, and seeking to develop and balance societal resources to serve vulnerable persons who have more intense needs.
Quality of Service – Delivering the highest quality services possible by demonstrating competence, compassion, continuous improvement, innovation and creativity.
Integrity – Demonstrating honesty, integrity, fairness and trustworthiness, ensuring that actions and relationships represent a sincere and balanced expression of organizational values.
Stewardship of Resources – Exercising faithful stewardship of financial resources and physical assets, and is responsible and accountable for their proper deployment in the work of ministry.
Position Summary:
PRN - Saturday Coverage
Shift: 8:30am - 5:00pm (2 - 4 Saturdays a month)
Compensation: $34.00/hr.
Position Summary:
Responsible for providing quality client care while maintaining a positive and effective level of interaction between staff members, clients, family members, and other healthcare professionals. Performs duties under the direction of the Occupational Therapist and administers treatment as directed.
Job duties:
- Applies physical therapy procedures to patients through use of therapeutic exercise, mechanical traction, therapeutic massage, compression, heat, cold, ultraviolet light, water (whirlpool), and electricity.
- Measures and fits walkers, canes, crutches, and wheelchair, and provides instructions on the use and care of these items.
- Provides instruction in transfers, activities of daily living, gait, pulmonary function, and the use and care of orthosis, prosthesis, and supportive devices.
- Performs measurements without interpretation for range of motion, gross muscle strength, length and girth of body parts, and vital signs.
- Modifies treatment program within the limits of the specific plan of care according to the residents’ needs and response. Reports changes to the supervisor in writing.
- Communicates with staff members and other healthcare professionals on resident’s status and care.
- Complies with OSHA standards and ensures the safety of residents in their care at all times.
- Adheres to infection control policies, professional therapeutic services, and Bethany Village standards, policies, procedures, and guidelines.
- Prepares, transmits, and maintains timely and accurate records to include the initial evaluation, progress notes, and attendance records.
- Adhere to all policies and procedures of the organization and all federal and state laws regarding the privacy of protected health information.
- Adhere to all policies and procedures of the organization regarding the use of technology and technology-based information.
- Performs other duties as directed.
As a team member at Graceworks Lutheran Services, you’ll enjoy:
- Competitive wages and paid training
- Paid Holidays
- Available medical and dental coverage, long term disability and life insurance, 403(b) retirement account, vision discount program for qualified full-time employees
- Tuition Reimbursement and scholarship opportunities
- Employee referral bonuses
Qualifications:
- Associate’s degree from an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program. Current Ohio Physical Therapist Assistant License.
- At least three years experience; long-term health care setting preferred.
We are an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
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