Regency Health Services Inc jobs in Richardson, TX - 43 jobs

The Assistant Rehabilitation Director will, in addition to responsibilities as Therapist or Therapist Assistant, lead the rehab department through serving as contact person, attending required facility meetings, and communicating directly with his/her Rehabilitation Director and Regional Rehabilitation Director. * Attend all meetings required by the facility, providing required information such as patient caseload, RUG levels, treatments provided, and any pertinent information regarding the rehab program. * Attend weekly regional conference call and provide necessary information. * Communicate information from meetings, conference calls, supervisors, etc. to therapy staff as necessary and carry out directives derived from those sources. * Organize screenings for all residents in facility on a quarterly basis as well as those identified through triggers to identify those who have experienced declines in their functional abilities and determine if therapy intervention is indicated. * Organize labor hours in order to provide adequate staff coverage, reporting any and all overtime, staffing needs, and employee concerns to Regional Director of Rehab. * Work with facility team to provide thorough discharge planning that will allow the patient to function at a maximal level of independence in the least restrictive environment. * Educate staff, families and caregivers as indicated. * Identify needs for program development and implement programs according to company policies and procedures. * Identify equipment needs of the therapy department and order equipment according to company policy and procedure. * Monitor for completion of all required documentation according to guidelines specified in the documentation manual. * Coordinate in-services for facility staff as need is determined to ensure safe and effective carryover of maintenance/restorative programs and overall care of the residents. * Provide monthly billing information to the corporate office as required. * Actively assist and participate in the enhancement of the lives of our residents through our dedicated approach to patient care and our census-building program. * Actively assist and participate in the development and retention of staff through; recruitment, training and nurturing the employees of the nursing home.

Primary Responsibilities The Social Worker will be responsible to work with the residents in overseeing and assisting in the admission process, identification of needs and problems, make referrals to community resources, and ensuring the mental and social health of each resident. Essential Functions * Develop relationships with residents and their responsible party as needed for admissions, counseling, and identifying needs * Work with responsible party and resident on social interaction, reality orientation, and intellectual stimulation * Assist Business Office Manager in solving financial needs and promote emotional security for the resident * Complete acute care plans as needed and attend care plan meetings * Assist Administrator with resident/family/responsible party concern management * Attend committee meetings as required. * Complete monthly QA reports. * As needed, refer residents for vision, dental, and hearing services * Assist with room changes by contacting responsible party and resident and completing necessary forms * Complete the initial, routine, and as needed psychosocial and socialization assessment, if needed the LSW can refer resident for additional professional psychosocial services. * Discuss advance care planning with responsible party upon admission and as per state regulations and complete necessary documents * Make morning rounds prior to morning meeting * Be prepared to provide staff with any important department updates at the department head daily morning meeting Perform suicidal/homicidal assessments and required follow up Assist in investigations as requested by Administrator * Assist with the completion of the MDS as needed * Work rotating weekend Manager on duty as scheduled

Primary Responsibilities The Activity Aide will be responsible for assisting the Activity Director in planning, coordinating, and directing the residents' activity program. The Activity Aide collaborates with the Activity Director in organizing various employee and non-employee events for the facility. Essential Functions * Facilitate both individual and group activities based on the individual needs of the residents. * Ensure that activities are occurring for both high and low functioning residents * Assist with scheduling beauty parlor and barber activities * Provide activities for residents that are bedfast and/or unable to participate in group activities (one to one) and document in the appropriate record * Assist with the preparation of monthly calendar and posting in an area accessible, highly visible and frequented by residents and visitors. Calendar should also be provided to each resident and posted in room * Assist with generating the facility newsletter * Participate in community events related to the interest of the facility. * Attend in-services as necessary * Assist residents to and from activities * Assist with activity program including Residents' Council and night and weekend activities as needed * Deliver resident mail daily * Other duties as assigned by the Activity Director and/or Administrator

The Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) implements therapeutic programs under the supervision of a Physical Therapist, which include therapeutic exercise, gait training, and other activities of physical therapy. JOB DUTIES/ KNOWLEDGE: * Coordinates and collaborates with the Physical Therapist and the Rehab Director to ensure integration of the therapeutic program in the plan of care. * Guides and teaches the patient in techniques, exercises, or precautions designed to improve range of motion, strength, balance, coordination, endurance, or functional ability in accordance with instruction from the supervising Physical Therapist as approved by the physician. * Observes, records, and reports the patient's reaction to treatment and any changes in the patient's condition or treatment. Documents the extent of the patient's involvement in the decision affecting his/her care. * Participates in patient case conferences to coordinate the patient's plan of care and promote positive therapeutic outcome. * Report patient complaints of pain or sickness, and unusual reactions to treatment to the Physical Therapist and Coordinator. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Sight and hearing sufficient to comprehend written and verbal communication, ability to work a minimum of eight (8) hours per day while driving, standing, sitting, assisting patients movement, writing, and speaking.

Primary Responsibilities The Environmental Supervisor supervises, coordinates, and performs the activities of the Housekeeping and Laundry Departments in accordance with current federal and state standards, guidelines and regulations as well as company policy and procedures. Essential Functions * Supervises Environmental Services Staff * Prepare department schedules, as well as the daily assignments of individuals working in the Housekeeping and Laundry Departments. * Assist in housekeeping and laundry duties as appropriate for patient census and staff scheduling. * Prepare reports and recommendations for the Administrator regarding the operation of the Housekeeping and Laundry departments. * Report all incidents, accidents, hazardous conditions or equipment to Administrator. * Inspect work areas and equipment frequently for safety, fire protection and prevention, etc. * Comply with established infection control and universal precaution practices and coordinated routine/terminal isolation procedures with nursing services, as well as follow fire safety policies and procedures. * Make routine rounds and authorize or conduct tours with others, such as the Administrator, other facility staff, visitors and others. * Activities include: managing shift changes, performing inspections, training employees, scheduling, monitoring and controlling use of supplies and equipment, filling out necessary forms and paperwork, enforcing policy and procedure compliance, ensuring excellent customer relations. * Duties also include: cleaning floors; damp dusting furniture and fixtures; cleaning, emptying trash receptacles; washing windows, walls, ceilings, vents and lights; changing light bulbs; performing non-routine floor care duties (buffing, shampooing, etc.); inspecting, replacing curtains; checking, stocking soap, paper supplies; hauling out trash, moving furniture. * Proper handling of infectious items

Primary Responsibilities The Dietary Aide follows the direction of the Certified Dietary Manager and state guidelines to ensure that food is properly prepared, served to residents, and after meals are completed cleanup of the dining hall and dishes. Essential Functions * Assist with food prep and cooking following universal precautions and state/federal regulations * Preparing and serving beverages * Setting up and passing trays for meal service * Stocking snack cart * Bussing of tables and trays * Cleaning the kitchen work area * Dishwashing * Follow proper handwashing guidelines * Additional special projects or tasks can be assigned at times by the CDM or the Executive Director

Primary Responsibilities The Cook ensures that the resident meals are properly prepared and apportioned according to the resident's diet specifications, facility procedures, and prescribed dietary and sanitary regulations. Essential Functions * Prepared food items on assigned/scheduled menus * Maintains sanitation of equipment and utensils, work area, storage, area, and serving area * Follow proper food handling procedures

The Physical Therapist (PT) conducts assessments and reassessments of rehabilitation needs and potential. The PT also plans, implements, and supervises therapeutic programs which include therapeutic exercises, gait training, range of motion testing and exercise, maintenance therapies, heat treatments, baths, and other activities normally performed by a physical therapist. JOB DUTIES/ KNOWLEDGE: * Conducts assessments and reassessments of the patient's level of function by applying diagnostic and prognostic procedures. * Plans, implements, and supervises an individualized therapeutic program designed to restore physical function, improve range of motion, strength, balance, coordination, endurance, or functional ability. * Coordinates and collaborates with the Rehab Director, or designed professional, to ensure integration of the therapeutic program in the plan of care. * Guides and teaches the patient in techniques, exercises, or precautions designed to improve range of motion, strength, balance, coordination, endurance, or functional ability. * Observes, records, and reports the patient's reaction to treatment and any changes in the patient's condition or treatment. Documents the extent of the patient's involvement in the decision affecting his/her care. * Instructs other agency personnel and patients family members in activities of physical therapy in which they may safely and effectively assist the patient. * Participates in patient case conferences to coordinate the patient's plan of care and promote positive therapeutic outcome. * Participates in continuous assessment and evaluation of the agency via Quarterly Record Review, or the quality Assurance/ Improvement Program. * Supervises PTA treating evaluated patient and is available for phone conference. * Credentialed wound care Physical therapist participates in wound care per agency policy and procedure. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Sight and hearing sufficient to comprehend written and verbal communication, ability to work a minimum of eight (8) hours per day while driving, standing, sitting, assisting patients movement, writing, and speaking.

Primary Responsibilities The Certified Nurse Aide will provide assigned residents with routine daily nursing care and services in accordance with the resident assessments and care plans. Essential Functions * Assist resident in customary daily requirements and tasks in care and treatment such as bathing, feeding, dressing, observing intake of food, care of hair, nails, moving residents from area to area, responding to calls * Carry out duties and responsibilities in accordance with resident care policy and procedure * Measure and record vital signs as assigned by Charge Nurse * Detect and report situations that may cause resident accidents or injuries * Contributes knowledge of resident's conditions/needs to resident care plans * Observe and report symptoms, reactions, and changes of conditions to residents to Charge Nurse

Aspen is hiring a PRN LVN for the D F W and Surrounding Areas ! Come join our team of caring, compassionate, skilled and dependable staff! Qualified LVN's to work Home Health PRN in our patient's home. Frisco, Little Elm, Carrollton, The Colony, Aubrey, Irving **YOU MUST HAVE HOME HEALTH experience ! Kinnser Experience Preferred Essential Functions: Under the direction of the RN, participate in planning and implementing specialized procedures and duties that assist in meeting the nursing care needs of the patient in accordance with agency policies. Assist the RN in carrying out the plan of care. Assist the patient in learning appropriate self care techniques. Complete appropriate documentation in a timely manner. Provide care utilizing infection control measures that protect both staff and patient (OSHA) Provide effective communication to patient/family, team members, and other healthcare professionals. Monitor assigned cases to ensure compliance with requirements of third party payer. Demonstrate commitment, professional growth and competency. Promote Agency philosophy and administrative policies to ensure quality of care Job Qualifications: Education: Graduate of an accredited school of vocational nursing Licensure: Current Texas State license as a Licensed Vocational Nurse, current Texas Drivers License Experience: Two years experience as a Licensed Vocational Nurse in a clinical care setting, home health preferred. Skills: Nursing skills as defined as generally accepted standards of practice. Good interpersonal skills. Proof of current CPR, and Hepatitis profile Transportation: Reliable transportation. Valid and current auto liability insurance. Environmental and Working Conditions: Works in patient's home in various conditions; possible exposure to blood and bodily fluids and infections diseases; ability to work flexible schedule; ability to travel locally, some exposure to unpleasant weather; PRN emergency call. Physical and mental Effort: Prolonged standing and walking required. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and move patients. Requires working under some stressful conditions to meet deadlines, to identify patients needs, to make quick decisions and resource acquisition; meet patient/family individualized psycho social needs. Requires hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity. Job Type: PRN

Aspen is seeking dedicated and compassionate LVN's & RN's for private duty nursing case in Denton Aspen Healthcare Services is seeking dynamic compassionate LVN or RN to provide one to one private duty nursing care services in the patient's home. Shifts: 7am-7pm Day Shift Wednesday-Friday and Sunday Essential Functions: Provide excellent nursing care under the direction of RN Work alongside Respiratory Therapists to provide trach/vent care (Aspen provides in-depth training and oversight) Assist patient with ADLs/IADLs Administer medications Electronic patient charting Medical specialties: Geriatrics Home Health Standard shift: Day shift Night shift Supplemental schedule: Holidays Overtime Every other Weekend Weekly schedule: 3x12 Experience: Private Duty Nursing: 1 year (Preferred) Case management: 1 year (Preferred) Language: English License/Certification: LVN (Required) BLS Certification (Preferred) RN (Required) Work Location: In person

The Occupational Therapist Assistant (OTA) implements therapeutic programs under supervision of an Occupational Therapist which includes patient teaching and therapeutic activities to improve or restore physical functions, sensory-integrative functions, and greater independence in activities of daily living. JOB DUTIES/ KNOWLEDGE: * Coordinates and collaborates with the Occupational Therapist and the Rehab Director to ensure integration of the therapeutic program in the plan of care. * Guides and teaches the patient in his/her use of therapeutic, compensatory, creative, and self-care activities for the purpose of improving function and increasing independence in activities of daily living. * Observes, records, and reports the patient's reaction to treatment and any changes in the patient's condition or treatment. Documents the extent of the patient's involvement in the decision affecting his/her care. * Participates in patient case conferences to coordinate the patient's plan of care and promote positive therapeutic outcome. * Reports patient complaints of pain or sickness, and unusual reaction to treatment to the Occupational Therapist and RN. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Sight and hearing sufficient to comprehend written and verbal communication, ability to work a minimum of eight (8) hours per day while driving, standing, sitting, assisting patients movement, writing, and speaking.

Primary Responsibilities Under the supervision of a Pharmacist, the Pharmacy Technician will be responsible for daily handling of on-going pharmacy benefit telephone calls from nursing staff, pharmacy providers and physicians and assists in preparing and dispensing pharmaceuticals. A full-time employee will generally work 40 hours per week with overtime as needed to meet staffing requirements. A part-time employee will generally work 20 to 25 hours per week or less. Essential Functions * Enter prescription orders into the computer. * Create and update patient's health and insurance information in the computer. * Assist the pharmacist, under direct supervision, in the practice of pharmacy, in accordance with local, state, federal and company regulations. * Communicate with insurance carriers to obtain payment for prescription claims. * Complete weekly distribution center medication orders, place orders on shelves, and verify all associated paperwork. * Assist the pharmacist with filling and labeling prescriptions. * Prepare the pharmacy inventory. * Screen telephone calls for pharmacist. * Communicate with prescribers and their agents to obtain refill authorizations. * Compound oral solutions, ointments, and creams. * Prepackage bulk medications. * Maintain an awareness of developments in the community and pharmaceuticals fields that relate to job responsibilities and integrate them into practice. * Assist in training new employees. * Assist other pharmacy technicians. * Assist pharmacist in scheduling and maintaining workflow. * Maintain knowledge of loss prevention techniques. * Troubleshoot third party prescription claims questions with an understanding of on-line rejections and plan parameters. * Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole number, common fractions and decimals. * Ability to compute rate, ratio and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. * Follow established procedures concerning quality assurance, cost-containment, security of controlled substances and disposal of drugs and hazardous waste. * Comply with Corporate Compliance Program activities which include, but are not limited to: proper documentation; accurate coding; safety in the workplace; treating others with honor and respect; eliminating harassment, abuse and intimidation; understanding and following our Code of Conduct; and reporting inappropriate behavior.

Primary Responsibilities The Cook ensures that the resident meals are properly prepared and apportioned according to the resident's diet specifications, facility procedures, and prescribed dietary and sanitary regulations. Essential Functions * Prepared food items on assigned/scheduled menus * Maintains sanitation of equipment and utensils, work area, storage, area, and serving area * Follow proper food handling procedures

The Speech Therapist (ST) conducts assessments and reassessments of rehabilitation needs and potential. The ST also plans, implements, and supervises therapeutic programs which include patient teaching and therapeutic activities to improve or restore communicative and swallowing abilities. JOB DUTIES/ KNOWLEDGE: * Conducts assessments and reassessments of the patient's communication and swallowing disorders by applying diagnostic and prognostic procedures. * Plans, implements, and supervises an individualized therapeutic program designed to restore and/ or improve communicative activities of daily living, and to treat swallowing disorders. * Coordinates and collaborates with the Rehab Director, or designed professional, to ensure integration of the therapeutic program in the plan of care. * Guides and teaches the patient in techniques, exercises, or precautions designed to improve the patient's ability to swallow and communicate. * Observes, records, and reports the patient's reaction to treatment and any changes in the patient's condition or treatment. Documents the extent of the patient's involvement in the decision affecting his/her care. * Instructs other agency personnel and patients family members in activities of speech therapy in which they may safely and effectively assist the patient. * Participates in patient case conferences to coordinate the patient's plan of care and promote positive therapeutic outcome. * Participates in continuous assessment and evaluation of the agency via Quarterly Record Review, or the quality Assurance/ Improvement Program. * Fallows state guidelines and maintains appropriate documentation when supervising an Assistant in speech. * Maintain code of ethics set by the American Speech Language Hearing Association. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Sight and hearing sufficient to comprehend written and verbal communication, ability to work a minimum of eight (8) hours per day while driving, standing, sitting, and completing reports and documentation.

Primary Responsibilities The Certified Nurse Aide will provide assigned residents with routine daily nursing care and services in accordance with the resident assessments and care plans. Essential Functions * Assist resident in customary daily requirements and tasks in care and treatment such as bathing, feeding, dressing, observing intake of food, care of hair, nails, moving residents from area to area, responding to calls * Carry out duties and responsibilities in accordance with resident care policy and procedure * Measure and record vital signs as assigned by Charge Nurse * Detect and report situations that may cause resident accidents or injuries * Contributes knowledge of resident's conditions/needs to resident care plans * Observe and report symptoms, reactions, and changes of conditions to residents to Charge Nurse

Primary Responsibilities The LVN Charge Nurse will assist in ensuring the provision of quality care that promotes the highest practicable physical, mental and psychological well-being of each resident as determined by resident assessments and individual plans of care. Essential Functions * During rounds observes, assess, documents, and reports resident condition/changes * Assures implementation of care plans as directed * Administers medications as prescribed * Conduct rounds with physician and record visits in clinical records * Perform narcotic reconciliation with incoming and outgoing shifts * Identify significant changes in the condition of residents and takes necessary action per facility policies and procedures * Oversees and monitors aides * Initiate and complete Incident and Accident Reports per facility policy * Discharge residents per facility policy * Must complete Nursing Assessment for Physician Calls prior to calling physician on any change in resident condition * Communicate with resident's point of contact when they ask for a status update or if there is a change in condition * Other special projects or functions can be assigned at times by the Director of Nurses and/or the Administrator

The Occupational Therapist Assistant (OTA) implements therapeutic programs under supervision of an Occupational Therapist which includes patient teaching and therapeutic activities to improve or restore physical functions, sensory-integrative functions, and greater independence in activities of daily living. JOB DUTIES/ KNOWLEDGE: * Coordinates and collaborates with the Occupational Therapist and the Rehab Director to ensure integration of the therapeutic program in the plan of care. * Guides and teaches the patient in his/her use of therapeutic, compensatory, creative, and self-care activities for the purpose of improving function and increasing independence in activities of daily living. * Observes, records, and reports the patient's reaction to treatment and any changes in the patient's condition or treatment. Documents the extent of the patient's involvement in the decision affecting his/her care. * Participates in patient case conferences to coordinate the patient's plan of care and promote positive therapeutic outcome. * Reports patient complaints of pain or sickness, and unusual reaction to treatment to the Occupational Therapist and RN. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Sight and hearing sufficient to comprehend written and verbal communication, ability to work a minimum of eight (8) hours per day while driving, standing, sitting, assisting patients movement, writing, and speaking.

The RN Charge Nurse will assist in ensuring the provision of quality care that promotes the highest practicable physical, mental and psychological well-being of each resident as determined by resident assessments and individual plans of care. Essential Functions During rounds observes, assess, documents, and reports resident condition/changes Assures implementation of care plans as directed Administers medications as prescribed Conduct rounds with physician and record visits in clinical records Perform narcotic reconciliation with incoming and outgoing shifts Identify significant changes in the condition of residents and takes necessary action per facility policies and procedures Oversees and monitors aides Initiate and complete Incident and Accident Reports per facility policy Discharge residents per facility policy Must complete Nursing Assessment for Physician Calls prior to calling physician on any change in resident condition Communicate with resident's point of contact when they ask for a status update or if there is a change in condition Other special projects or functions can be assigned at times by the Director of Nurses and/or the Administrator