Caregivers - Floral Long Term Care : Job Details

We are seeking an ambitious, enthusiastic, goal oriented and team player to join our team as a rehabilitation technician.

Rehabilitation Technicians will be working one-on-one and as part of a team with rehabilitation patients in our in-patient subacute facility. Candidate will be exposed to the latest rehabilitation approaches and equipment, providing an excellent opportunity for those pursuing direct patient care and/or physical therapy, occupational therapy or speech language pathology.

Candidates with a strong desire to work along side a team providing patient care are strongly encouraged to apply. Onsite and offsite training will be provided.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

+ Patient/Resident transportation to and from rehabilitation area

+ Therapy set-up and breakdown

+ Assisting therapists in providing a therapeutic and safe environment.

+ Maintaining equipment and working area

+ Working as a team in setting up and preparing for group activities/therapy

+ Able to foster a positive and encouraging working environment for staff and patients/residents

+ Performing clerical duties, filing, computer work, etc.

+ Reports directly to assigned therapists and Director of Rehabilitation.

Qualifications

+ High School Diploma or equivalent, required.

+ Strong verbal, written communication and organizational skills, required.

Physical Demands:

+ Must be able to lift and transfer patients to and from all surfaces a minimum of 10 times per day.

+ Must be able to lift approximately 50-70 pounds a minimum of 10 times per day.

+ Must be proficient with use of hands for repetitive grasping, pushing-pulling, and fine motor manipulation.

+ Rehab Technician will spend approximately 60-80% of time bending, stooping, kneeling, and reaching while working with therapy patients

+ Rehab Technician may spend approximately 60-80% of time standing/walking.

+ Rehab Technician should be knowledgeable in and exercise good body mechanics during patient treatment.

Pay Rate: $18 an hour

Candidate considering the of study Occupational, Physical therapy, Speech Language Pathology or students of kinesiology (or related fields) are strongly encouraged to apply.

An Equal Opportunity Employer