Rehabilitation Technician

Halifaxhealth; Daytona Beach (FL); Presencial; USD 32 000 - 46 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Halifaxhealth in Daytona Beach, FL is seeking a Rehabilitation Technician to assist the Physical or Occupational Therapist in carrying out prescribed treatment plans for pediatric to geriatric patients. You will help with ambulation, positioning, equipment fitting, and transporting patients, while maintaining safety, cleanliness, and stock levels in the department.

A high school diploma or GED and completion of aide coursework or relevant experience are required.

Qualificações

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Completion of Physical or Occupational Aide course or 1 year’s relevant experience.
• Ability to follow instructions and relate well to patients/families of all ages.
• Assist therapists with treatment plans using heat, cold, light, water and electricity.
• Assist in ambulating patients and safe restroom transfers.
• Assist in fitting walkers/crutches and other devices.
• Operate Cybex/Biodex and other exercise equipment; apply CPM devices safely.
• Maintain and stock department supplies; notify office if low.
• Transport patients safely and report changes to therapist.
• Perform miscellaneous tasks and maintain a clean, safe department.

Responsabilidades

• Assist therapists with treatment plans involving heat, cold, light, water, electricity.
• Help with ambulation and safe patient transfers; assist with restrooms.
• Assist therapists with wheelchair/walker fittings and other devices.
• Use Cybex, Biodex and other equipment; apply CPM devices safely.
• Maintain and clean rehab equipment and stock supplies.
• Transport patients and monitor safety during transit.
• Answer phones, run errands, and support department operations.

Conhecimentos

Follow instructions

Patient care

Ambulation assistance

Safety procedures

Transport

Equipment handling

Formação académica

High School Diploma or GED

Ferramentas

Cybex

Biodex

CPM devices

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Day (United States of America) Rehabilitation Technician

The Rehab Tech assists the Physical Therapist or Occupational Therapist to carry out prescribed treatment plans to assigned pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients. Will possess knowledge and skills to care for the pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients.

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Completion of Physical or Occupational Aide course or one year’s experience with demonstration of proficiency of skills required.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions, an ability to relate effectively to patients and families with physical and psychological disabilities. Ability to take responsibility for tasks performed on a repetitive basis without instruction. Must be skilled in providing care for the pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients.
• Assists the therapist with patient’s treatment plan to include: heat, cold, light, water and electricity. Responsiveness, accuracy and alertness in assisting. Takes responsibility for carrying out established programs under supervision.
• Assists in ambulating patients to include: placing and removing patients from wheelchairs, stretchers, etc. and assisting patients to restrooms using appropriate and safe techniques.
• Assists therapist in fitting patients with walkers, crutches, orthopedic and other supportive devices. Accuracy and safety.
• Assists the therapist with Cybex, Biodex and other exercise equipment. Applies CPM devices safely and in a timely manner.
• Clean and maintain walkers, wheelchairs and other rehab equipment for patient use on all floors.
• Maintains and stocks supplies in department. Notifies Office Coordinator when supplies are low.
• Transports patients. Ensures patient’s safety and observes patient’s condition during transit and reports any changes in condition to therapist. Timely communication, accuracy and safety in transportation.
• Performs miscellaneous tasks including: answering phones, running errands, filling in for secretary and keeping department safe and clean. Timeliness and accuracy in performing assigned tasks.