Hope Network·Kentwood, Michigan
Provide person-centered care and emotional support to patients recovering from brain or spinal cord injuries. Assist with medical tasks, therapeutic exercises, and daily living activities to promote patient independence.
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Hope Network’s Neurological Rehabilitation department provides a supportive residential setting for patients recovering from brain or spinal cord injuries, enabling them to focus on their recovery goals. In this vital role, you will play a key part in our clients' journeys by fostering a positive, therapeutic atmosphere through person-centered care. Your work will promote independence, self-confidence, and engagement in meaningful activities.
You will also assist with essential medical tasks, including monitoring vital signs, aiding mobility exercises, and ensuring accurate documentation of patient progress. Your contributions will be crucial in creating a nurturing environment that encourages healing and growth.
We value strong communication, initiative, integrity, and positive role modeling. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact and thrive in a collaborative culture, we encourage you to apply!
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Assist with bathing, dressing, and toileting while respecting clients' privacy. Attending to mealtime, ensuring dietary guidelines are adhered to.
Medical
Care
Support: Help clients manage medications and provide basic wound, catheter, and colostomy bag care. All training is provided!
Therapeutic
Activities: Facilitate physical therapy and occupational therapy exercises from therapists and transport clients to medical appointments.
Monitoring and
Support: Observe and document clients’ participation and progress during activities. Work closely with rehabilitation therapists and other team members to integrate life enrichment activities into individualized treatment plans.
Emotional
Support: Offer companionship and encouragement to help clients during recovery. Building a trusting relationship can significantly impact clients' morale and motivation, fostering a positive environment that supports their healing journey.
Promote
Independence: Encourage clients to make progress in their self-care abilities! Provide a safe environment and appropriate resources that foster growth and development tailored to their current level of capability.
Requires a valid driver's license, the ability to lift 50 pounds, and basic computer skills. Healthcare experience is preferred, and candidates must be able to obtain CPR/First Aid certification.
Market context
Michigan allied-health employers often seek physical therapists for outpatient, inpatient, and rehab settings, with demand shaped by patient volume, aging populations, and care access needs. These roles are competitive because employers look for accredited PT graduates, current or pending Michigan licensure, and a clear commitment to quality outcomes. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your licensure status and tailor your application to patient-care results.