Rehab Technician

Responsibilities

• Transport residents to and from the treatment area as scheduled
• Prepare the environment and equipment for patient treatment
• Aid with treatment as directed by therapists
• Participate in facility and departmental meetings as appropriate
• Maintain inventory of therapy equipment and supplies
• Maintain appropriate patient records as directed by Reliant’s management of records or soft files policy
• Be compliant with infection control procedures and environmental safety protocol within the facility
• Maintain confidentiality of Reliant Rehabilitation, facility, and patient information
• Conduct self in an ethical, legal, and responsible manner at all times
• Adhere to the policies, principles, and guidance within the Employee Handbook and Code of Business Conduct
• Comply with facility/customer requirements, policies and practices
• Be able to travel between facilities during scheduled hours
• Be able to work varying hours and shifts, including weekends and holidays
• Attend all mandatory meetings, training, and assignments as delegated
• Able to provide patient care as directed by therapists and/or nursing, to include, but not limited to – bed positioning/mobility, patient transfers, ambulation, dressing/hygiene/grooming, gross/fine motor coordination
• Able to conduct routine activities with patients as directed by therapy and/or nursing, to include, but not limited to – endurance activities, memory activities, exercises
• Able to operate various pieces of exercise equipment in a safe environment
• Able to put on and remove any orthotic equipment

Qualifications

• Competency: Prior to beginning patient care, the Director of Rehabilitation must complete the Rehabilitation Technician Competency Checklist.
• To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies: Strong verbal and written communication skills, Ability to build strong relationships with a diverse population, Ability to read, write, speak, and comprehend, in English, instructions, correspondence, memos, and reports, Ability to work in a fast-paced, productive work environment
• Completion of on-the-job orientation and training programs as a Rehabilitation Technician
• Education/Experience: High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent
• Computer Skills: Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.), Basic Internet navigation skills
• Certificates And Licenses: Must hold a state issued CNA license, if required by the state in which assigned