• Graduate of an approved school of professional nursing
  • Licensed registered nurse in the state
  • Minimum of one (1) year of experience as a professional 

  • nurse 
  • It is preferable that the registered nurse has completed a baccalaureate degree program approved by the National League for Nursing for public health nursing preparation
 
  • Graduate of an approved program of practical nursing
  • Licensed as a licensed graduate practical nurse in the state where practicing

  • One (1) year of experience as a nurse
 

Graduate of a physical therapy school approved by: 

  • The American Physical Therapy Association; or
  • The Council of Medical Education of the A.M.A. in collaboration with the American Physical Therapy Association; or
  • The Council on Medical Education of Hospitals for the American Medical Association
  • Licensed or registered by the state
  • Preference of at least one (1) year of institutional experience 
 
  • The speech pathologist/audiologist is a member of the American Speech and Hearing Association and certified by the Association
  • At least a master's degree is required and one (1) full year of supervised work experience
  • If required, license of certification by the state
 
  • Graduate of a occupational therapy school approved by the Council of Medical Education of the A.M.A. in collaboration with the American Occupational Therapy Association or its equivalent
  • Registered by the American Occupational Therapy 

  • Association
 
  • Graduate of a school of social work approved by the Council of Social Work Education with a master's degree
  • One (1) year experience in a medical facility (hospital, clinic, rehabilitation center, etc.) where the team approach to treatment is utilized
  • A.C.S.W. certification or be in the process of acquiring certification is preferred, but not required
  • Licensure by the state, if applicable
 
  • Completion of the 9th grade; prefer high school graduate
  • Ability to read and write consistent with job requirements
  • Completion of a basic aide training program consistent with state and federal requirements and for which a certificate was obtained
  • Satisfactory performance on a competency evaluation
  • Has the emotional and mental maturity necessary for establishing and maintaining a good work relationship with the patient, patient's family, and the personnel of the Agency
 
  • Completion of the 9th grade; prefer high school graduate
  • Ability to read and write consistent with job requirements
  • Completion of a basic aide training program consistent with state and federal requirements and for which a certificate was obtained.

  • Has received the appropriate PCA training related to the following: 
  • Methodology of assisting patients to achieve maximum self-reliance
  • Principles of nutrition and meal preparation
  • Principles of he aging process
  • Understanding the emotional problem of illness & long term home care
  • Procedure for maintaining a clean, healthful and pleasant environment
  • That all changes in patient condition must be reported to the nurse
  • Maintaining the ethics and confidentiality of patient care 
  • Co-operate with the health care team
  • Providing and maintaining appropriate and required records 
  • Comprehends the basics of personal care, housekeeping and meal preparation
  • Shows an interest and concern for people
  • Shows good judgment and tact in dealing with the sick
  • Practices good hygiene and is neat in personal appearance
  • Freedom from health problems that may be injurious to patient, self and co-workers and presents the required documents that indicate such
  • Appropriate work experience
  • Possession of he emotional and mental maturity necessary for establishing and maintaining a good work relationship with the patient, patient's family, and the personnel of the

  • Agency
 
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