- Casual position, eligible to work up to 80 hours per pay period, pending shift availability.
casual rehab technician - St Paul, MN , USA, United States - Fairview Health Services
Description
Overview
Join our upbeat rehab team in the Adult Day Program at M Health Fairview University Crossing We are seeking a compassionate Casual Rehab Technician who is passionate about providing engaging and enriching activities for our adult participants with complex neurological disorders.
You will be responsible for planning and implementing a variety of activities tailored to the interests and abilities of our participants.
This includes organizing games, arts and crafts, outings and other recreational activities designed to promote socialization, cognitive stimulation, and physical well-being.
Additionally, you will work closely with our participants to ensure their needs are met and that they have a fulfilling and enjoyable experience at our facility.
If you desire to make a positive impact in the lives of others, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity
M Health Fairview Rehabilitation offers a range of services that serve patients across 10 acute-care hospitals, 3 post-acute settings and 70 outpatient adult and pediatric therapy clinics.
Consisting of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapy as well as Audiology and Cardiac & Pulmonary Rehab, our therapists collaborate with colleagues in all medical settings and offer dozens of specialty programs.
As an academic health system with residency and fellowship programs and a rehab-focused clinical quality team, we have a collaborative culture that is centered on learning with an emphasis on evidence based, patient-centered care.
Responsibilities/Job DescriptionAssesses patients' needs and identifies patients' ability to participate in treatment each day.
Implements assistance with care plan
Communicates with the therapist recommendations/need for revision/update of plan of care as determined by physicians or nursing staff.
Coordinates care and communicate effectively with interdisciplinary team to achieve desire outcomes.
Under the direct supervision of the therapist, provides treatment interventions based on the patients plan of care
Assists with treatment interventions, including patient transfers, patient monitoring, and exercise monitoring as directed by the therapist
Coordinates care and communicate effectively with interdisciplinary team to achieve desired outcomes.
Identifies patient's/family's educational needs and communicates needs to the therapist.
Assists therapist with treatment equipment for use in patient treatment.
Prepares, maintains and cleans department/treatment areas in compliance with appropriate polices related to infection control, safety regulations and other established guidelines.
Completion of maintenance, temperature and safety checklist
Safely transports, transfers and/or escorts patients.
Follows proper procedure when completing/assisting with patient transfers to insure safety of patient and self
Uses appropriate and safe body mechanics
Transports assigned patients in a safe and timely manner
Demonstrates awareness of and follows departmental standards for productivity, charges, attendance and time management/prioritization
Participates in department/facility process/quality improvement initiatives.
Complete scheduling functions as assigned
Produces efficient and accurate schedules and associated reports
Records and updates schedule changes accurate
Communicate changes to all involved staff in a timely manner
Participates actively in department problems solving, coordination patient schedule for multiple subject areas
Seeks out solution to time issues directly through parties involved and other available resources.
Qualifications
Required Education, Experience, & LicensingCompletion of 2 years towards Bachelor's Degree in health/exercise related field
Active Minnesota Basic Life Support Certification
Preferred Education & ExperienceBachelor's Degree in health/exercise related field
Healthcare experience with direct patient care