• Interview patients and families to determine patients» medical and treatment histories • Assess patients to determine the extent of disability and need for rehabilitation activities • Assist doctors in creating and implementing rehabilitation programs based on the individual needs of each patient • Provide patients with physical and emotional support according to their specific plans • Help patients adapt to lifestyle changes and
teach them
new skills that they will need in order to survive • Educate patients and families about the different types of rehab services available to them and help them choose by providing suggestions according to their medical conditions • Ascertain that patients» vitals are taken and recorded throughout the rehabilitation process • Encourage patients to perform daily tasks
independently and help them where their limitations crop up • Monitor patients» health and comfort and ensure that any emotional or physical problems are dealt with in an immediate manner