Hope Network
Location
Kentwood, Michigan
This role involves acting as a shift leader to mentor Rehab Tech I staff on resident care plans, medication, and treatment provision, while also directly supervising patients and monitoring visitors according to guidelines. Key duties include monitoring health status, managing chronic conditions like diabetes, providing prescribed therapeutic interventions, and implementing behavioral plans.
Candidates must demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills sufficient for detailed reporting and instruction relay, along with six months of experience as a Rehab Tech I or two years in a human service agency. Required qualifications include competency in core medical rehab tech skills, basic computer skills, a valid driver's license, and the ability to obtain First Aid/CPR certification.
This is not intended to be an exhaustive listing of job functions. This job description is in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. The employee is required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties as assigned.
1. Regular and predictable attendance is an essential requirement of this position.
2. As a shift leader, teach, mentor and support Rehab. Tech I staff understanding, skill and follow-through on resident Care Plans, medication and medical treatment provision and resident support for personal care, supervision and protection.
3. Supervise directly or track whereabouts of patients depending on the assessed level of independence.
4. Monitor visitors to facility utilizing individual patient’s Visitor Guidelines. Communicate details of visits, both positive and problematic to the individual’s Social Worker. Forward questions and concerns of members of the individual’s support network to the appropriate team members.
5. Report signs and symptoms of health problems by interviewing patients and taking vital signs. Document utilizing a Health Care Assessment form, Seizure Log or other health record.
6. Manage patients’ chronic medical conditions, as prescribed and according to training protocols, including Ex. diabetes through application of prescribed diets, administration of insulin and measurement and response to high and low BSLs. Respond proactively to health crises.
8. Review and demonstrate knowledge of individual patients’ physical/functional and cognitive profile, utilizing strength areas to optimize communication, memory and learning. Reference individual Care Plans to match support and intervention techniques to current function.
9. Provide therapeutic interventions and treatments as prescribed or according the objectives established by patient’s therapy team. Utilize adaptive equipment and apply orthotic devices according to physician/therapist instruction.
10. Implement patients’ Behavioral Intervention Plans. Document on data collection tools, including sleep logs and complete behavior scales and other standardized measures, as provided by the individual’s psychologist.
12. Respond/follow up on the concerns/questions of the staff; promote positive morale, act as moderator in situations of staff dispute or disagreement involving the workplace.
13. Provide regular resident advocacy and education. May conduct Resident Council meetings and complete action related to feedback gleaned.
14. Others duties as assigned.
1. Six months experience as an HNNR Rehab. Tech I or two years of experience in a human service agency and have completed all HNNR Core and Medical Rehab Tech Skills.
2. Work experience in a licensed residential setting preferred.
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