Recreational therapy aide vs rehabilitation technician

Differences between recreational therapy aide and rehabilitation technician duties and responsibilities

Recreational therapy aide example responsibilities.

• Work with MDS coordinator and interview residents for annual MDS sections and care planning.
• Counsele and encourage patients to develop leisure activities.
• Assist recreation therapists in planning and implementing recreation-base treatment programs to patients.
• Coordinate rehabilitation practices through recreational activities
• Perform orthopedic rehabilitation and adolescent psych rehabilitation.
• Perform orthopedic rehabilitation and adolescent psych rehabilitation.

Rehabilitation technician example responsibilities.

• Manage organization and cleanliness of therapy room and equipment.
• Record vital signs and assist patients in performing their ADL's as directed by medical or nursing staff.
• Assist patients with neurological conditions with different mobility training, ADL training, and strengthening exercises.
• Assist with the modification of therapy plans, assist with manual stretching and traction of patients.
• Prepare patients for electrical stimulation, mechanical traction, and ultrasounds.
• Assist in operating a physical therapy facility by helping patients improve their movement, stamina, coordination, and intellectual capacity.
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