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Floral Long Term Care
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
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