Direct Care Professional with Occupational/Physical Therapy Experience

3 weeks ago


Philadelphia, United States TERRAPIN HOUSE INC Full time
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionDo you have experience as an Occupational or Physical Therapy Aid with a Bachelor's Degree and passionate about delivering the best 1:1 care possible? We are seeking a caring and dependable person to support a young lady with special health care needs. This position would be provided in familys private residence, as well as in the community (Northeast Philadelphia area) on occasion. Friday nights 2 - 7 pm, and rotating weekend shifts 10 am - 6 pm (flexible, 5-8 hours per shift).


Our ideal candidate:


Understands the concept of a Person-Centered team approach to care

Is energetic

Is mindfully engaging, but at the same time, good at reading cues when to be quiet

Likes to take walks and visit museums

Job Duties and Responsibilities:


Sometimes, join parent(s) on medical visits

Understands seizures and learn how it impacts individual. Recognize the different types of seizures and when rescue meds are necessary.

Monitor skin integrity and skin care

Experience with positioning, stretching, and following current therapy orders

Monitor and document oxygen levels and blood pressure

Monitor proper hydration

Responsible for all documentation

Assist with changing disposable briefs, bathroom hygiene regime, and showering

Meal preparation (pureed food experience, necessary)

Requirements:


Able to lift 50 lbs.

Ceiling glide and manual Hoyer lift experience, necessary

Experience with nebulizer, suction machine and if needed, the oxygen machine

Will switch job locations (within 5 miles of both homes), between parents' homes mid-week. Need to be flexible as support may be with either father or mother more or less any given week. On Septa bus routes 58 at one location and 66 at second location



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