Patient Support Technician - Community Rehabilitation Hospital West : Job Details

DescriptionA career at Community Rehabilitation Hospital West, a new 40-bed, 50,000-square-foot, two-story inpatient acute rehabilitation hospital operated jointly with Lifepoint Health and Community Health System, is more than a job. Its a chance to be a vital member of an interdisciplinary team caring for people in Indy who need continued care to recover completely. You have specialized skills and our patients in the Brownsburg area need them! If you are an enthusiastic individual seeking an environment dedicated to superior patient care and an organization with a strong mission to serve our community, we invite you to apply!$2,5000 Commitment Incentive BonusNew competitive pay ratesVarious shift availabilitiesTuition assistance/reimbursementLow nurse-to-patient ratiosLow therapist-to-patient ratiosExpansive benefit packageProfessional development and advancement opportunitiesTargeted approach to career developmentStrong interdisciplinary teamwork opportunitiesSuperior quality patient outcomesSupportive leadership and cultureCEU SupportState-of-the-art equipmentWhat you will do in this role:Performs patient care responsibilities considering needs specific to the standard of care for patients ageProvides morning care which may include bed bath, shower or whirlpool, oral hygiene, combing hair, back care, changing bed linens, cleaning over bed table and bedside stand, straightening room and other general care as necessary throughout the dayProvides evening care which includes hands/face washing as needed, oral hygiene, back rubs, peri-care, freshening linen, cleaning over bed tables, straightening room and other general care as neededPrepares patients for meals; serves and removes food trays and assists with meals or feeds patients if necessaryAnswers patient call lights, anticipates patient's needs and makes rounds to assigned patientsAssists patients with the handling of personal property:dentures, glasses, contact lenses, hearing aids, prosthetic devices, etcReports and, when appropriate, records any changes observed in condition or behavior of patients and unusual incidentsAssists licensed nursing staff with treatment proceduresOther duties as assignedQualificationsRequirements:Completion of course for nursing assistantsCurrent state certification as a Nursing AssistantCPR/BCLS CertificationMinimum six months experience in an acute or long term facility preferredExcellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skillsCommunity Rehabilitation Hospital West strives to maximize the health, function, and quality of life of those we serve through comprehensive physical medicine and rehabilitation programs. Our rehabilitation programs provide ongoing care and specialized treatment to patients throughout their recovery journey. We offer customized, intense rehabilitation tailored to the individual needs of those recovering from stroke, brain injury, neurological conditions, trauma, spinal cord injury, amputation, and orthopedic injury.RequiredPreferredJob IndustriesOther.