About the role
Overview
SSM Health Neuro Transitional Center
A Joint Venture between Select Medical and SSM Health
Position:
Neuro Rehab Coach (Patient Care Tech, Nursing Assistant, Rehab Patient Support Tech, Therapy Aide, Caregiver)
Location:
O'Fallon, MO
Schedule:
PRN Night 6:45p-7:15a, 4 shifts per month minimum, 2 must be weekend days
Compensation:
$21/PRN Rate - ($1.50 night shift diff and $0.75 weekend diff)
Sign-On Bonus
$1,500
Responsibilities
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
Qualifications
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)