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Rehab Technician I - HCS [1st shift]

Hope Network · Grand Rapids, MI · 2 mo ago
HealthcareFull-time

Job Details

Hope Network’s Neurological Rehabilitation department offers a supportive residential setting for patients recovering from brain or spinal cord injuries. As a Neuro Rehabilitation Technician, you will play a key role in fostering a positive, therapeutic atmosphere through person-centered care. Your responsibilities include:

  • Personal Care Support: Assist with bathing, dressing, and toileting while respecting clients' privacy. Attend to mealtime, ensuring dietary guidelines are adhered to.
  • Medical Care Support: Help clients manage medications and provide basic wound, catheter, and colostomy bag care.
  • 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. Build a trusting relationship to support 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.

Anticipated Work Schedule

1st shift: 7am-3pm Monday-Friday

What You’ll Be Doing

As a Neuro Rehabilitation Technician, your contributions will be crucial in creating a nurturing environment that encourages healing and growth. Here are some of the key duties you will perform:

  • Personal Care Support: Assist with bathing, dressing, and toileting while respecting clients' privacy. Attend to mealtime, ensuring dietary guidelines are adhered to.
  • Medical Care Support: Help clients manage medications and provide basic wound, catheter, and colostomy bag care.
  • 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. Build a trusting relationship to support 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.

What You’ll Need

To succeed in this role, you should have:

  • Health care experience is preferred but not required.
  • A valid driver’s license.
  • The ability to lift 50 pounds.
  • The ability to become certified in CPR/First Aid.
  • A commitment to scheduled shifts, assigned duties, and performance expectations.
  • Basic computer skills.

What You’ll Get

We offer:

  • Medical, Vision, & Dental Care
  • 403(b) Retirement Plan
  • Educational Reimbursement
  • Career-Pathing
  • Paid Training
  • Employee Referral Bonus
  • Generous Paid Time Off

Fields of Interest

This position is an ideal entry-level opportunity for individuals aspiring to pursue careers in:

  • Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
  • Physician
  • Recreation Therapist
  • Lifestyle Fitness Trainer
  • Job Coach
  • Speech-Language Pathologist
  • Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)
  • Physical Therapist
  • Federal Social Worker
  • Case Manager
  • Residential Coordinator
  • Assistant Supervisor

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