Summary: The Rehabilitation Technician assists therapists with non-resident related activities and with direct resident care.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Must be CNA Certified
Transport residents to and from the treatment area as scheduled
Prepare the environment and equipment for patient treatment
Assist with treatment as directed by therapists
Participate in facility and departmental meetings as appropriate
Maintain inventory of therapy equipment and supplies
Maintain appropriate patient records as directed by Reliant’s management of records or soft files policy
Be compliant with infection control procedures and environmental safety protocol within the facility
Maintain confidentiality of Reliant Rehabilitation, facility, and patient information
Must conduct self in an ethical, legal, and responsible manner at all times
Must adhere to the policies, principles, and guidance within the Employee Handbook and Code of Business Conduct
Comply with facility/customer requirements, policies and practices
Must be able to travel between facilities during scheduled hours
Must be able to work varying hours and shifts, including weekends and holidays
Attend all mandatory meetings, training, and assignments as delegated
Able to provide patient care as directed by therapists and/or nursing, to include, but not limited to – bed positioning/mobility, patient transfers, ambulation, dressing/hygiene/grooming, gross/fine motor coordination
Able to conduct routine activities with patients as directed by therapy and/or nursing, to include, but not limited to – endurance activities, memory activities, exercises
Able to operate various pieces of exercise equipment in a safe environment
Able to put on and remove any orthotic equipment
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned
Competency: Prior to beginning patient care, the Director of Rehabilitation must complete the Rehabilitation Technician Competency Checklist.
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to build strong relationships with a diverse population
Ability to read, write, speak, and comprehend, in English, instructions, correspondence, memos, and reports
Ability to work in a fast-paced, productive work environment
Completion of on‐the‐job orientation and training programs as a Rehabilitation Technician
Education/Experience:
High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent
Computer Skills:
Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
Basic Internet navigation skills
Certificates and Licenses:
Must hold a state issued CNA license if required by the state in which assigned
