LuRae Ferren, a nursing assistant from the Medicare unit, has…
Question Answered step-by-step LuRae Ferren, a nursing assistant from the Medicare unit, has… LuRae Ferren, a nursing assistant from the Medicare unit, has applied for the position of rehabilitation assistant. The hours are 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Friday. The position requires specialized training in rehabilitative and restorative therapy. The major responsibilities include assisting in the facility’s restorative feeding program and restorative transfer and ambulation programs. The job requires that the person be able safely to lift, transfer, and ambulate residents requiring restorative assistance. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) guideline is that the person be able to lift 60 lb. LuRae is an excellent aide, and the move to rehabilitation assistant would be viewed as a promotion. The position would include a raise of $0.50 an hour. LuRae has sustained a back injury on the job and has been restricted to light duty. You remind her that the position has a heavy lifting and transferring component. She states that because she is already working for the facility, it would be age discrimination not to hire her for the position. How would you respond to LuRae? Health Science Science Nursing NURSING 411 Share QuestionEmailCopy link Comments (0)
