Rehab Patient Support Tech - PRN Day

Select Medical; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 43,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation - Neuro Transitional Rehabilitation in Dallas, TX is seeking a Neuro Rehab Coach to support neuro rehab patients. This PRN role assists with day-to-day activities and therapies under therapists and nurses, contributing to patients’ independence and safe discharge home.

Ideal candidates have prior healthcare aide experience, driver’s license, and BLS certification.

Qualifications

• Education: High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Current State Driver’s License in good standing required.
• Certified BLS completion required; for new hires, CPR guidelines apply.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with activities of daily living and daily routines (bathing, grooming, dressing, eating, cooking, laundry, etc.).
• Transport patients to medical appointments and community activities.
• Assist rehabilitation therapists with patient activities.
• Support nurse-delgated tasks after training, including vital signs, medication administration, and peg tube feedings.
• Perform additional tasks as needed.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation - Neuro Transitional Rehabilitation

*Joint venture with Select Medical *

Dallas, TX

Neuro Rehab Coach

(Rehab Support Tech, Therapy Aide, Caregiver, CNA, PCT)

PRN

Hours: 6:45 a.m - 7:15 p.m.

Compensation: $22.00 per hour

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. Experience with TBI or SCI a plus!

Why Join Us:

• Start Strong: Extensive orientation program to ensure a smooth transition into our setting


• Opportunity for Advancement: Demonstrate your skills and dedication which could lead to potential full-time opportunities


• Your Impact Matters: Join a team of over 44,000 committed to providing exceptional patient care

Responsibilities

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

On a daily basis:

• • 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

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• 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

Preferred Experience

• Previous Neuro Transitional Rehab experience preferred


• Therapy or Rehab Aide Preferred


• Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) or Certified Medication aide preferred


• Experience working with TBI and SCI patients preferred

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Additional Data

Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans