Rehab Technician I - [2nd shift, 16 hours

Hope Network; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a compassionate Rehab Technician to join their team in Kalamazoo. This part-time role involves assisting clients with personal care, fostering relationships, and promoting community integration. You will play a vital role in ensuring the safety and well-being of clients while helping them develop essential life skills. If you are dedicated, empathetic, and eager to make a difference in the lives of others, this opportunity offers a rewarding path in the direct care field. Join a supportive environment where your contributions will truly matter.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required along with a valid driver's license.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds and become CPR/First Aid certified.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with personal care and daily living activities.
• Monitor safety and support crisis prevention and intervention.

Skills

Empathy

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Teamwork

Attention to Detail

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

CPR/First Aid Certification

Job description

Rehab Technician I - [2nd shift, 16 hours]

Job Category: Direct Care

Requisition Number: REHAB019941

Posted: January 14, 2025

Part-Time

On-site

Locations

MI Kalamazoo Brook
2236 Brook Dr
Kalamazoo, MI 49048, USA

Responsibilities

The Rehabilitation Technician assists in the following areas of personal care and development:

Safety

• 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.

Relationship Building

• 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.

Activities of Daily Living

• 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.

Health

• Monitors vitals for any medical conditions or illnesses.
• 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.

Community Integration

• Connects clients with opportunities in their community to develop relationships with others.
• Supports employment, educational, and volunteer interests and goals.

About You

• You possess a strong desire to help others with empathy, patience, understanding, enthusiasm, and dedication.
• 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.

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma/GED
• Valid driver’s license
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Ability to become certified in CPR/First Aid.
• Commitment to scheduled shifts, assigned duties, and performance expectations.