OKLAHOMA ASSOCIATION FOR HOME CARE & HOSPICE

2016 Award for Outstanding Home Care / Hospice

Therapy Assistant

Criteria

THE OUTSTANDING HOME CARE / HOSPICE THERAPY ASSISTANT OF THE YEAR:

  • Must be currently certified/licensed individual in the state of Oklahoma, actively working in the home care / hospice industry.
  • Must display a professional appearance and attitude at all times.
  • Possess exceptional communication skills, a broad base of technical skills, theoretical knowledge, and willingness to be flexible to meet the needs of the client/patient.
  • Demonstrates excellence in the coordination and delivery of health care, proactive problem solving, and reflection of the highest of standards of practice in their respective job role.
  • Utilizes necessary resources and autonomy for the provision of professional development and opportunities to enhance personal and professional growth.
  • Consistently serves as a positive, professional role model while displaying teamwork support of peers, agency ancillary staff, physicians, and the community at large.
  • Letters of recognition from patients, physicians, peers or clients can be submitted and will be reviewed and considered with nomination.

The following are job titles that may be included in the award:

* Physical Therapist Assistant

* Occupational Therapy Assistant

Winners and Finalists will be selected from the nominations received. The top three finalists will be invited to attend our September Annual Meeting where the winner will be announced (September 27th).

Return your Nomination Form(s) NO LATER than August 31st, 2016 to:

OAHC

310 NE 28th Street, Suite 201

Oklahoma City, OK 73105

Fax # 405-595-3908

405-609-6160

OKLAHOMA ASSOCIATION FOR HOME CARE & HOSPICE

2016 Nomination for Outstanding Home Care / Hospice

Therapy Assistant

Nominee:______Title:______

(Please Type, if possible)

Agency:______

Address:______

City:______State:______Zip:______

Phone:(___)______Supervisor:______

Nominee’s E-Mail:______Nominee’s Phone (___)______

Give specific examples on the following:

  1. Describe your nominee’s role, duties and responsibilities within your agency and how they fulfill that role. ______
  1. What strengths does your nominee exhibit in his/her workplace that helps them in their role? ______
  1. Describe a specific situation in your agency in which your nominee utilized their professional expertise to contribute to or improved the quality of life for the client/patient and his/her family. ______
  1. How does your nominee serve as a role model for their peers, agency staff and for the home care / hospice industry? ______

Nomination Form submitted by (Name & e-mail):______

Agency/Location:______Phone # (_____)______