Rehab Patient Support Tech - Night

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 play a key role in helping patients re-learn to walk, talk, dress, cook, and manage their own medical needs.

Responsibilities

• Help patients with day to day living activities such as bathing, grooming, dressing, eating, cooking, washing clothes, making their bed, loading the dishwasher, cleaning their suite, etc.
• Drive patients into the community for medical appointments, community activities
• Assist the rehabilitation therapists with patient activities
• Avoid doing things for patients; instead, guide and support them
• Avoid assisting patients with nurse delegated tasks until you have completed the training provided to ensure your competency. 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

Qualifications

• A passion for serving and helping others
• Previous experience in the healthcare field as a technician or direct care provider
• In school pursuing a degree in a related field

Skills

• Passion for serving and helping others
• Experience in the healthcare field as a technician or direct care provider
• Previous Neuro Transitional Rehab experience preferred
• Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) or Certified Medication aide preferred

Benefits

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