Lead Rehab Technician - Eastwood - [2nd shift, 40 hours]

Hope Network Careers•Kalamazoo, MI

About The Position

Neuro Rehabilitation Technician Today, we start. Tomorrow, we stop at nothing. Hope Network’s Neurological Rehabilitation department provides a supportive residential setting for patients recovering from brain or spinal cord injuries, enabling them to focus on their recovery goals. In this vital role, you will play a key part in our clients' journeys by fostering a positive, therapeutic atmosphere through person-centered care. Your work will promote independence, self-confidence, and engagement in meaningful activities. Click here to watch us in action ! Anticipated Work Schedule Monday-Thursday (2-10PM), and every other weekend (3-11PM) On-call rotation required

Requirements

Two-year degree or minimum 2 years’ equivalent work experience.
Valid driver’s license.
Ability to lift 50 pounds.
Ability to become certified in CPR/First Aid.
Commitment to scheduled shifts, assigned duties, and performance expectations.
Basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

Aids in creating schedules for both staff and resident’s needs.
Supports in training of newly hired staff.
Assists with documentation for various business purposes.
Monitors and ensures safety 24/7; this may be eyes-on, one-on-one, 15- or 30-minute checks, etc.
Supports in crisis prevention, intervention, and resolution.
Establishes collaborative relationships built on trust and empathy through consistent and meaningful communication.
Fosters a spirit of partnership with clients, the community, and other professionals.
Helps build effective skills for problem-solving, communication, and independence.
Assists clients in identifying and/or participating in social and leisure interests such as transporting/escorting to stores, concerts, movies, and in-house social events (games, barbeques, etc.)
Supports clients with Activities of Daily Living, including but not limited to getting to and from places, cooking, dressing and undressing, bathing and showering, combing hair, trimming nails, restroom assistance.
Aids clients with bowel and bladder programs, feeding (G-tubes), wound care, and transfers.
Monitors vitals for any medical conditions or illnesses.
Promotes positive behavior.
Attends medical appointments and ensures accurate information is relayed between medical provider and care team.
Understands, reads, and assists in the implementation of medical, behavioral, and/or clinical team care plans and provides accurate, timely, and descriptive documentation of such.
Oversees client medication needs.
Connects clients with opportunities in their community to develop relationships with others.
Supports employment, educational, and volunteer interests and goals.