Rehab Patient Support Tech - Day

Select Medical Corporation•Dallas, TX

39d•$20•Onsite

About The Position

This position functions under the direction of rehabilitation therapists and nurses to help individuals with a brain injury or spinal cord injury, regain their independence and return home. In this position you will be part of the therapy and nursing team and you will have a key role in helping patients re-learn to walk, talk, dress, cook, and manage their own medical needs. You will not do it for them. An ideal candidate has a passion for serving and helping others, previous experience in the healthcare field as a technician or direct care provider or in school pursuing a degree in related field

Requirements

Education: High School diploma or equivalent required
Current State Driver's License in good standing required
Certified BLS completion required; for new hires, see CPR Requirement Guidelines for New Hires

Nice To Haves

Previous Neuro Transitional Rehab experience preferred
Therapy or Rehab Aide Preferred
Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) or Certified Medication aide preferred

Responsibilities

Help patients with day to day living activities such as bathing, grooming, dressing, eating, cooking, washing clothes, make their bed, loading the dishwasher, cleaning their suite, etc.
Driving patients into the community for medical appointments, community activities
Assisting the rehabilitation therapists with patient activities
Assisting patients with nurse delegated tasks after completing the training we provide to ensure your competency. These tasks may include taking vital signs, medication administration, and peg tube feedings
Additional tasks as needed