JOB DESCRIPTION Therapy Assistant - RSL Care WA

OCCUPATIONALHEALTH &SAFETYREGULATORY COMPLIANCE MATRIXEQUAL POSIONS NURSING TENANCYEMPLOYMENT ACT ACTOPPORTUNITYAGED CAREACTFOOD ACT* *THERAPY ASSISTANT DUTY STATMENTPolicy and Procedure• Complies with facility and Therapy Dept policy, procedure, andoutcome standards.Program Planning• Prepares (monthly) program of activities and outings withconsideration for special needs and 1:1 programs.• Activities are chosen in consultation with OccupationalTherapist and/or Physiotherapist and in response to feedbackfrom residents and relatives, the resident surveys andindividual interest checklists.Program Implementation• Implements planned activities in accordance with treatmentgoals formulated by Occupational Therapist and/orPhysiotherapist for the individual and for resident group.• Prepares all activity materials and work area requirements fortherapy sessions.• Under the guidance of the Occupational Therapist and/orPhysiotherapist, grades and adapts activities to residentslevel of function.• Manages resident’s physical and psychosocial needs as requiredand appropriate.Communication• Observes and reports on resident’s physical and psychosocialcapabilities as directed by the Occupational Therapist and/orPhysiotherapist.• Documents relevant information on resident involvement in theprogram.• Liases with the team members regarding resident care, programplanning and implementation.• Attends and participates in departmental meetings as required.• Records statistics daily.Education• Supervises and contributes to training of volunteers, andstudents in consultation with Occupational Therapist and/orPhysiotherapist and relevant staff.• Participates in continuing education programs.QUALITY ASSURANCE• Assists in quality assurance programs as requested.Date last updated: 6/08/2007 Page 3 of 4

OTHER• Orders and maintains equipment and supplies• Maintains a safe work area• Manages sale of therapy items and issues receipts whereappropriate• Collects residents monies as necessary within the therapyprogram• Completes additional duties as required and appropriate.Date last updated: 6/08/2007 Page 4 of 4