Behavior Rehabilitation Assistant ; Pediatric Feeding

Behavior Rehabilitation Assistant I (Pediatric Feeding)

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The Behavioral Rehabilitation Assistant I will provide direct care and one-to-one supervision of patients admitted to the inpatient unit, following department guidelines and written treatment protocols.

• Provide direct patient care as assigned, including the review and implementation of behavior management protocols and accurate collection of data on specified behavior(s).
• Provide remote monitoring (i.e. tele-sitting) as assigned (typically 1-3 patients at a time), including review of patient protocol and accurate collection of data on specified behavior(s).
• Assist with implementation of the patient’s daily schedule of therapeutic activities with attention to patient safety and level of adaptive skills.
• Intervene as needed according to behavioral training and protocols to maintain safety of patients and/or others. Use safe handling and physical management procedures.
• Assist in the implementation of protocols following instruction as incorporated into ambulation, feeding, positioning, toileting, splinting, etc.
• Provide assistance and/or 1:1 interaction with the patient upon request from interdisciplinary team members.
• Assist in the assessment of adaptive, leisure, and self-help skills; potential reinforcers; and problem behaviors.
• Assist in the implementation of skill training programs incorporated into the patient’s daily schedule of activities.
• Review and implement behavior management protocols on a daily basis.
• Provide daily record of patient care activities and collect accurate data on specified behavior(s).

• EDUCATION: High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent required.
• EXPERIENCE: Minimum six months of experience working in a multidisciplinary or interdisciplinary treatment setting required, to include experience implementing treatment programs with children and/or adolescents with medical and/or mental health conditions, is preferred.

Minimum pay range: USD $32,423.04/Yr.

Maximum pay range: USD $50,596.42/Yr.

Entry level

Full-time

Health Care Provider

Hospitals and Health Care