Animal assisted therapist vs social worker assistant

Differences between animal assisted therapist and social worker assistant duties and responsibilities

Animal assisted therapist example responsibilities.

• Lead aftercare/community resource groups to provide education and awareness to patients regarding post-discharge follow up.
• Administer traction to relieve neck or back pain, using intermittent and static traction equipment.
• Operate electrical muscle stimulation machinery, transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation and the neck traction machine.
• Observe physical therapist while providing comprehensive education, caregiver training for family members of patients prior to discharge to ensure safety.
• Aid with patient's exercises, perform ultrasound, IFC, cold and heat treatments.

Social worker assistant example responsibilities.

• Manage the clinic's Medicaid enrollment process and assist clients with their application process under proper guidance.
• Assist patients in coping with their lifestyle changes and overall help patients achieve optimum independence and reduce re-hospitalizations.
• Case manage in-district and out-of-district students with emotional disabilities, autism, other health impair and physical disabilities.
• Refer patients and their families to relevant community resources and coordinate with social services at other community agencies.
• Maintain accurate records to comply with ESRD and CMS regulations.
• Participate in monthly interdisciplinary team meetings regarding patient care.
Show more