Restorative Care tech-Physical Therapy Tech-Rehab Institute-Weekends only

North Mississippi Health Services; Tupelo (MS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

North Mississippi Health Services in Tupelo is seeking a Restorative Care Technician to provide patient care and mobility assistance under the supervision of a registered nurse. You will help maintain patient safety and comfort, and support daily activities.

This role emphasizes accurate documentation, rounds coordination with nurses and therapists, and ensuring equipment and supplies are ready for patient care.

Qualifications

• Provide patient care and mobility assistance under supervision of an RN.
• Maintain patient records and documentation of care activities.
• Ensure supplies and equipment are available for patient care.
• Promote a safe patient and staff environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform assigned patient care and mobility tasks under supervision of an RN.
• Make rounds and coordinate care with RN and therapist as appropriate.
• Maintain patient activity assignment sheet and document care in the patient record.
• Perform activities of daily living tasks to meet patient needs.
• Maintain supplies and equipment and report needs to supervisor.

Skills

Patient care

Mobility assistance

Documentation

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Electronic medical records (EMR)

Job description

Posting Description

At North Mississippi Health Services, our mission is to “continuously improve the health of the people of our region.” Our vision is to “provide the best patient and family-centered care and health services in America.” We believe that fulfilling our mission and vision calls us to embrace the best people that form incredible connections to our patients and families.

We take pride in celebrating everything that makes you uniquely you – your talents, your perspectives, and your passions. At North Mississippi Health Services, we believe in connecting your passion with a purpose. When you are part of our team, you know what connected feels like.

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Job Summary

The Restorative Care Technician at North Mississippi Health Services is responsible for providing patient care and mobility tasks within patient care units under the supervision of a registered nurse. They maintain patient records, ensure adequate supplies and equipment for patient care, and prioritize patient needs while promoting a safe patient and staff environment. The role involves frequent patient care activities, including lifting and transferring patients with limited weight-bearing capability.

Job Functions

Patient Care:

• Performs assigned patient care and mobility tasks within patient care units under the supervision of a registered nurse.
• Make rounds on assigned unit(s) and coordinates patient care and mobility activities with registered nurse and therapist as appropriate.

Documentation

• Maintains patient activity assignment sheet.
• Documents patient care and mobility activities in the patient record.
• Performs additional documentation as appropriate or assigned. Activities of Daily Living:
• Performs assigned tasks as appropriate to meet personal and comfort needs of patients. Equipment/Supply Utilization:
• Maintains necessary supplies and equipment to promote patient care and mobility activities.
• Cleans equipment as appropriate between patient use.
• Notifies supervisor of patient supply and equipment needs and gives an adequate account of equipment an supplies.