Lead Rehabilitation Technician - Forest Glen 3 - [2nd shift, 40 hours]

Hope Network Careers•Grand Rapids, MI

3d•$17

About The Position

Overview The Lead Rehabilitation Technician drives the development of a team of direct reports tasked with helping clients become integrated into their communities in the least restrictive manner. This role also supports the individual goals of these clients, but is primarily responsible for guiding and training staff. Why a Lead Rehabilitation Technician at Hopeâ¦ Here are just some of the ways Hope Network invests in you for all that you do: - Starting Pay at $17.00/hr - Weekend and Shift Differentials up to $3.50/hour - Medical, Dental, and Vision Care Coverage on first day employment - Paid Training - Career Pathing - Generous Paid Time Off - Employee Referral Bonus - Educational Reimbursement - Retirement Plan - Learning & Development Opportunities How you will change livesâ¦ The Lead Rehabilitation Technician assists in the following areas of team guidance and client personal care & development:

Requirements

You possess a strong desire to help others with empathy, patience, understanding, enthusiasm, and dedication.
You believe that leading means more than just managing.
You exhibit trustworthiness, integrity, and honesty.
You respect diversity and inclusion.
You demonstrate professionalism in communication, pleasantness, attendance, attention-to-detail and follow-through, reliability, teamwork, and punctuality.
You take part in continuous education, training, and personal development & growth.
Two-year degree or minimum 2 yearsâ equivalent work experience.
Valid driverâs 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 residentâs 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.