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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