Rehab Patient Support Tech - Night

Responsibilities

This position functions under the direction of rehabilitation therapists and nurses to help individuals with a brain injury or spinal cord injury, regain their independence and return home. In this position you will be part of the therapy and nursing team and you will have a key role in helping patients re-learn to walk, talk, dress, cook, and manage their own medical needs. You will not do it for them. An ideal candidate has a passion for serving and helping others, previous experience in the healthcare field as a technician or direct care provider or in school pursuing a degree in related field On a daily basis: Help patients with day to day living activities such as bathing, grooming, dressing, eating, cooking, washing clothes, make their bed, loading the dishwasher, cleaning their suite, etc. Driving patients into the community for medical appointments, community activities Assisting the rehabilitation therapists with patient activities Assisting patients with nurse delegated tasks after completing the training we provide to ensure your competency. These tasks may include taking vital signs, medication administration, and peg tube feedings Additional tasks as needed

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Education: High School diploma or equivalent required Current State Driver’s License in good standing required Certified BLS completion required; for new hires, see CPR Requirement Guidelines for New Hires Preferred Experience Previous Neuro Transitional Rehab experience preferred Therapy or Rehab Aide Preferred Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) or Certified Medication aide preferred #BSWIR - Inpatient Additional Data Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans