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Supervisor Patient Support
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What they do
A Recreation or Activities Worker leads tours and vacation trips in outdoor or wilderness areas. Leads hiking, rafting, canoeing, climbing or diving activities for a group. Provides specialized knowledge about the history, terrain, ecology or wildlife for the tour. Manages transportation, equipment and provisions and assists with cooking.
$31,898 / year median in Pennsylvania
+5% projected growth
Job Description
Cove PREP is looking for a
Shift Supervisor :
Responsible for the monitoring of all residents and the supervision of all staff on their shift.We offer great benefits including:
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance 401 K Bonus for Referrals Generous PTO - Includes vacation, holidays and sick leave along with personal daysPURPOSE STATEMENT
Direct, supervise and coordinate the activities of a patient support team.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Provide medical or therapeutic care, direct and indirect diagnostic and therapeutic procedures to patients, following the instructions of physicians or other health practitioners.
- Coordinate the work and activities of assigned staff, including setting performance expectations in the day-to-day operations of the unit.
- Provide guidance and direction to staff and encourage/build mutual trust, respect and cooperation among team members.
- Assist patients with their daily living activities and administer basic health care or treatments.
- Participate in therapeutic or recreational group.
- Oversee admitting and discharging.
- Monitor physical and emotional well-being of patients and report unusual behavior or physical ailments to appropriate staff. Prepare and maintain records of progress and services performed.
- Observe and influence the behavior of the patients by communicating, interacting with them, teaching and counseling.
- Encourage patients to participate in social, recreational, or other therapeutic activities that enhance interpersonal skills or develop social relationships and teach strategies to promote patient wellness and independence.
- Lead or co-lead individual or group sessions as part of specific recreational or therapeutic procedures.
- Collaborate with other staff in working with the population of the facility to treat, rehabilitate and return patients to the community.
- May provide transportation for patients as needed.
- Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS
- Associate's Degree is Required
- Two or more years' experience with the population of the facility in a patient support role required.
- One or more years' experience as a lead or previous supervisory experience required.
LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS
- CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
- First aid may be required based on state or facility.
- May require a valid state driver's in facilities where transporting patients is an essential function.