Rehab Patient Support Tech - PRN

Overview

Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation - Neuro Transitional Rehabilitation

*Joint venture with Select Medical *

Dallas, TX

Neuro Rehab Coach

(Rehab Support Tech, Therapy Aide, Caregiver, CNA, PCT) 

PRN

(6:45a.m - 7:15 p.m.)

Compensation: $22.00 per hour

This position functions under the direction of rehabilitation therapists and nurses to help individuals with a brain injury or spinal cord injury, regain their independence and return home. In this position you will be part of the therapy and nursing team and you will have a key role in helping patients re-learn to walk, talk, dress, cook, and manage their own medical needs.  Experience with TBI or SCI a plus!

Why Join Us:

• Start Strong: Extensive orientation program to ensure a smooth transition into our setting
• Opportunity for Advancement: Demonstrate your skills and dedication which could lead to potential full-time opportunities
• Your Impact Matters: Join a team of over 44,000 committed to providing exceptional patient care

Responsibilities

An ideal candidate has a passion for serving and helping others, previous experience in the healthcare field as a technician or direct care provider or in school pursuing a degree in related field

On a daily basis:

• • Help patients with day to day living activities such as bathing, grooming, dressing, eating, cooking, washing clothes, make their bed, loading the dishwasher, cleaning their suite, etc.
  • Driving patients into the community for medical appointments, community activities
  • Assisting the rehabilitation therapists with patient activities
  • Assisting patients with nurse delegated tasks after completing the training we provide to ensure your  competency.  These tasks may include taking vital signs, medication administration, and peg tube feedings
  • Additional tasks as needed

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: High School diploma or equivalent required
• Current State Driver’s License in good standing required
• Certified BLS completion required; for new hires, see CPR Requirement Guidelines for New Hires

Preferred Experience

• Previous Neuro Transitional Rehab experience preferred
• Therapy or Rehab Aide Preferred
• Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) or Certified Medication aide preferred
• Experience working with TBI and SCI patients preferred

Additional Data

Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans