Rehab Tech-PRN Cadillac

Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation; Cadillac (MI); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital in Cadillac, MI, is seeking a patient care assistant who supports therapists and therapy assistants in preparing and treating patients. You will transport patients, apply modalities under supervision, maintain equipment and charts, and ensure a clean, safe environment while protecting patient confidentiality.

The role requires weekend rotation, a high school diploma, BLS certification, and CENA certification.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• BLS for Health Care Provider certification required.
• CENA certification required for Sub-Acute Care.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist therapists in preparation and treatment of patients.
• Transport and transfer patients safely.
• Apply therapeutic modalities as directed by therapist.
• Carry out treatment activities under supervision of therapist.
• Monitor patient responses and report to therapists.
• Maintain a clean and orderly workplace and equipment.
• Maintain charts and records as requested.
• Maintain patient confidentiality.

Skills

Communication skills

Education

BLS for Health Care Provider

Certified Emergency Nurse Accreditation (CENA)

Job description

Primary Location

SITE - Cadillac

Department Name

Cadillac Hospital

Employment Type

PRN

Weekends

Weekend rotation required

Compensation:

starting rate is $18 and goes up based on experience

Summary

Assists therapists and therapy assistants in preparation and treatment of patients receiving therapy services. Performs routine tasks as assigned by therapists and therapy assistants.

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Provides patient care as requested by therapist:
• Transports and transfers patients observing safety precautions and good body mechanics.
• Following competency testing, applies therapeutic modalities, as assigned by therapist
• Carries out specific treatment activities under direction/supervision of primary therapist or assistant.
• Monitors patient response to treatments and provides written/verbal feedback to therapist and therapy assistants.
• Maintains a clean and orderly workplace:
• Acquires and replaces equipment and supplies in proper place following treatment.
• Cleans and maintains equipment according to department infection control policies and procedures.
• Maintains storage and inventory of equipment and supplies.
• Maintains adequate clean linen supply and changes linen in accordance with established guidelines.
• Maintains treatment areas in a clean and orderly condition.
• Assists in maintaining charts, filing, and retrieving records as requested.
• Functions as patient advocate and maintains patient confidentiality.
• May order and maintain inventory as assigned by supervisor.
• Performs one or more of the following duties according to program need:
• Organizes and maintains patient chargeable equipment inventory.
• Maintains training equipment.
• Assumes patient care and clerical duties under therapist direction across all inpatient programs and/or disciplines.

We’ll embrace all people by:

• Treating everyone with dignity and respect.
• Opening more doors to opportunity for others to succeed.
• Growing talent and people.
• Ensuring a welcoming experience for all we serve, regardless of origin, race, religion, disability, sexual orientation or socioeconomic status.
• Taking action against discrimination.
• Honoring our differences and how we collaborate.
• Educating staff, patients and the communities we care for.
• Restoring hope and freedom, together

Customer Service Responsibilities

Demonstrate excellent customer service and standards of behaviors as well as encourages, coaches, and monitors the same in team members. This individual should consistently promote teamwork and direct communication with co-workers and deal discretely and sensitively with confidential information.

Responsibilities in Quality Improvement

Contribute by identifying problems and seeking solutions. Promote patient/family satisfaction where possible; participates in departmental efforts to monitor and report customer service.

Essential Job Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Possesses and maintains Basic Life Support (BLS) for Health Care Provider certification to meet department/program protocol.
• Department- Specific Requirement -Sub-Acute Care: Must possess and maintain the Certified Emergency Nurse Accreditation (CENA) in accordance with department/program protocols.
• The ability to communicate in both written and verbal format.

Physical Requirements for Essential Job Qualification

Levels:

• None (No specific requirements)
• Occasionally (Less than 1/3)
• Frequently (1/3 to 2/3)
• Majority (More than 2/3)
• Remain in a stationary position: Frequently
• Traverse or move around work location: Frequently
• Use keyboard: None
• Operate or use department specific equipment: None
• Ascend/Descend equipment or ladder: None
• Position self to accomplish the Essential Functions of the role: None
• Receive and communicate information and ideas for understanding: None

Transport, position, and/or exert force:

• Up to 10 pounds: _____
• Up to 25 pounds: _____
• Up to 50 pounds: _____
• Up to 75 pounds: _____
• More than 100 pounds: Occasionally
• Other weight: Up to___ pounds: _____

Other: None

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), it is the policy of Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the Talent Acquisition team at [e-mail].

Mary Free Bed is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, veteran status, disability or other legally protected characteristic.