Rehab Nursing Assistant - SSM Health Rehabilitation Hospital - NTC : Job Details

SSM Health Neuro Transitional CenterA Joint Venture between Select Medical and SSM HealthPosition: Neuro Rehab Coach (Patient Care Tech, Nursing Assistant, Rehab Patient Support Tech, Therapy Aide, Caregiver)Location: O'Fallon, MOSchedule: Full-Time Days 7a-7p, works 3 days one week, 4 the next and every other weekendCompensation: $20 - $26.93 based on experience

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. You will not do it for them.

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, and peg tube feedings
• Additional tasks as needed

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: High School diploma or equivalent require
• 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/STNA) preferred
• LIMA (licensed med aide-insulin certified)

Benefits:

• Recharge & Refresh: Generous PTO and PST to maintain a healthy work-life balance
• Your Health Matters: Comprehensive medical/Rx, vision and dental plan
• Invest in Your Future: Company-matching 401(k) retirement plans, as well as Life and Disability protection