Rehab Patient Support Tech - PRN

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.

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
• Assist 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

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

• Previous Neuro Transitional Rehab experience preferred
• Therapy or Rehab Aide Preferred
• Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) or Certified Medication aide preferred
• Experience working with TBI and SCI patients preferred