Rehab Technician

Responsibilities Rehabilitation TechnicianSummary:
The Rehabilitation Technician assists therapists with non-resident related activities and with direct resident care.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Transport residents to and from the treatment area as scheduled
• Prepare the environment and equipment for patient treatment
• Assist with treatment as directed by therapists
• Participate in facility and departmental meetings as appropriate
• Maintain inventory of therapy equipment and supplies
• Maintain appropriate patient records as directed by Reliant’s management of records or soft files policy
• Be compliant with infection control procedures and environmental safety protocol within the facility
• Maintain confidentiality of Reliant Rehabilitation, facility, and patient information
• Must conduct self in an ethical, legal, and responsible manner at all times
• Must adhere to the policies, principles, and guidance within the Employee Handbook and Code of Business Conduct
• Comply with facility/customer requirements, policies and practices
• Must be able to travel between facilities during scheduled hours
• Must be able to work varying hours and shifts, including weekends and holidays
• Attend all mandatory meetings, training, and assignments as delegated
• Able to provide patient care as directed by therapists and/or nursing, to include, but not limited to — bed positioning/mobility, patient transfers, ambulation, dressing/hygiene/grooming, gross/fine motor coordination
• Able to conduct routine activities with patients as directed by therapy and/or nursing, to include, but not limited to — endurance activities, memory activities, exercises
• Able to operate various pieces of exercise equipment in a safe environment
• Able to put on and remove any orthotic equipment
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications Competency: Prior to beginning patient care, the Director of Rehabilitation must complete the Rehabilitation Technician Competency Checklist.To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to build strong relationships with a diverse population
• Ability to read, write, speak, and comprehend, in English, instructions, correspondence, memos, and reports
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, productive work environment
• Completion of on-the-job orientation and training programs as a Rehabilitation Technician

Education/Experience:

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent

Computer Skills:

• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Basic Internet navigation skills

Certificates and Licenses:

• Must hold a state issued CNA license, if required by the state in which assigned

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