Come join our team at Port Charlotte Rehabilitation Center!
Basic Qualifications
Education & Certification
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Successfully completed a state-approved Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)program
- Possess a current certification in good standing or be able to obtain certification within four months of employment,if allowable by the state
- Must have CPR certification
Skills & Requirements
- Must possess the ability to read, write and speak the English language, communicate resident condition to others and make independent decisions as needed
- Must have common working knowledge of all rules, laws and regulations as defined by the state as it relates to rehabilitation programs and skilled nursing services
- Must be patient, friendly, courteous and respectful to residents in any situation, including difficult ones
- Must be able to move frequently throughout the workday, answer resident call bells, assist with toileting, feeding and personal grooming of the residents
- Must be able to handle sensitive situations related to the emotional well-being of the residents with patience, dignity and respect
- Must be able to lift 40 lbs floor to waist
- Lift 10 lbs waist to shoulder
- Lift and carry 40 lbs
- Push/pull 40 lbs
Experience:
- One year of experience in a rehab setting or in health care ispreferred
- Minimum of six months experience in a long-term care or other geriatric care environment
Essential Job Duties
1. Follows the resident care plan andassists in providingrehabilitation care services as directed by the supervising therapist.
2. Conducts individual and group therapy sessions with residents.
3. Assists residents in preparing for rehab services and transportsresidents from room to therapy gym.
4. Cleans, maintains, stores and inventories rehab equipment in accordance withfacilityguidelines.
5. Maintains a positive working relationship with residents and families.
6. Completes required facilityforms and documents to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.
7. Provides quality nursing care to residents.
8. Answers resident call bells promptly and courteously.
9. Assists in providingcleanliness of water pitchers and provides refills of fresh water as needed.
10. Placeswater containers within reach of residents at all times to promote satisfactory hydration.
11. Provides assistance with lifting, turning, moving, transporting or transferring residents.
12. Monitors incontinent residents to ensure bed linens and clothing are clean and dry.
13. Reduces the risk of bedsores by promptly reporting observations of skin breakdown and pressure areas.
14. Communicates changes and ensures plan of care if being followed through effectively recording changes in charts.
Other Job Duties
1. Adheres to facility admission, discharge and transfer policies and prepares resident rooms for arrival.
2. Labels, organizes and stores resident’s personal belongings, clothing, etc.
3. Provides administrative support to the entire therapy team.
4. Assists with scheduling appointments, taking calls, reordering supplies and completing insurance forms.
5. Provides support and assistance for dying residents and post-mortem care.
6. Promotes interdepartmental teamwork to meet resident needs.
7. Monitors dressings, bandages, etc. and changes as directed.
8. Promotes an environment of positive public relations by displaying a calm, caring, warm and friendly atmosphere indepartment and on each shift.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $15.00 - $17.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Medical specialties:
- Physical & Rehabilitation Medicine
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Weekends as needed
Work setting:
Work Location: In person