Rehab Patient Support Tech - Day

Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation - Neuro Transitional Rehabilitation, Dallas, TX

About the role

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 role, you will be part of the therapy and nursing team and have a key role in helping patients re-learn to walk, talk, dress, cook, and manage their own medical needs. You will not perform these tasks 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 is pursuing a degree in a related field.

Responsibilities

• Help patients with day-to-day living activities such as bathing, grooming, dressing, eating, cooking, washing clothes, making their bed, loading the dishwasher, and cleaning their suite.
• Drive patients into the community for medical appointments and community activities.
• Assist rehabilitation therapists with patient activities.
• Assist patients with nurse-delegated tasks after completing the required training to ensure competency. These tasks may include taking vital signs, medication administration, and peg tube feedings.
• Perform additional tasks as needed.

Requirements

• 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 Qualifications

• Previous Neuro Transitional Rehab experience.
• Therapy or Rehab Aide experience.
• Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) or Certified Medication Aide certification.

Schedule

Full Time, 6:45 a.m. - 7:15 p.m.

Pay

Compensation depends upon candidate’s years of experience. Minimum hourly pay: $20.00 per hour.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Prescription coverage.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Extended Illness Days (EID).
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Short and Long Term Disability.
• Personal and Family Medical Leave.
• Tuition Assistance.
• Student Loan Assistance (eligibility and effective dates vary).