Rehab Technician

Reliant Rehabilitation•Detroit, IL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Rehabilitation Technician assists therapists with non-resident-related activities and direct resident care in skilled nursing facilities. The role supports therapy services by transporting residents, preparing treatment areas and equipment, assisting with therapist-directed treatment, maintaining supplies and records, and following infection-control, safety, confidentiality, and compliance requirements. The technician may provide patient care and lead routine patient activities as directed by therapy or nursing staff, and must be able to travel between facilities during scheduled hours and work varying hours and shifts, including weekends and holidays. Before beginning patient care, the Director of Rehabilitation must complete the Rehabilitation Technician Competency Checklist. The successful candidate completes the on-the-job orientation and training programs for Rehabilitation Technicians and demonstrates communication skills, relationship-building ability, and the ability to work productively in a fast-paced environment. The position requires a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent, proficiency with Microsoft Office, and basic internet navigation skills. A state-issued CNA license is required if mandated by the state where the employee is assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to build strong relationships with a diverse population.
Ability to read, write, speak, and comprehend English instructions, correspondence, memos, and reports.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, productive work environment.
Completion of on-the-job orientation and training programs as a Rehabilitation Technician.
Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Basic internet navigation skills.
State-issued CNA license if required by the state in which assigned.
Director of Rehabilitation must complete the Rehabilitation Technician Competency Checklist before the employee begins patient care.
Ability to travel between facilities during scheduled hours and work varying hours and shifts, including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

Transport residents to and from the treatment area as scheduled.
Prepare the environment and equipment for patient treatment.
Assist with treatment as directed by therapists.
Participate in facility and departmental meetings as appropriate.
Maintain inventory of therapy equipment and supplies.
Maintain appropriate patient records as directed by Reliant’s records or soft-files policy.
Follow facility infection-control procedures and environmental safety protocols.
Maintain confidentiality of Reliant Rehabilitation, facility, and patient information.
Conduct oneself ethically, legally, and responsibly.
Adhere to the Employee Handbook and Code of Business Conduct.
Comply with facility and customer requirements, policies, and practices.
Travel between facilities during scheduled hours.
Work varying hours and shifts, including weekends and holidays.
Attend mandatory meetings, training, and assignments as delegated.
Provide patient care as directed by therapists and/or nursing, including bed positioning and mobility, transfers, ambulation, dressing, hygiene, grooming, and gross and fine motor coordination.
Conduct routine patient activities as directed by therapy and/or nursing, including endurance activities, memory activities, and exercises.
Operate exercise equipment safely.
Put on and remove orthotic equipment.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.