What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant rehab position at FutureCare?
Overview
Voted 12 years in a row in The Baltimore Sun as a Top Workplace and recognized in US Newsweek publication as Best Nursing Homes , FutureCare stands out as a leader in managing health care across a continuum of care.
We are known for recognizing hard work and dedication and reward our team members for their compassion and care. We also offer a Competitive Salary, Excellent Benefits Package, Flex / Advance Pay, Paid Time Off, Employee Assistance Plan, and 401K Plan.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for transporting residents, utilizing a wheelchair, recliner chair or other chair on wheels, to and from therapy, in a timely manner, minimizing the resident waiting time.
- Ensures resident safety upon return to the room to include but not limited to ensuring call bell is within reach, locking wheelchair brakes and notifying nursing personnel of the patient’s return.
- Prepares treatment areas and equipment for use, cleans with approved cleaning solution between resident use.
- Provides non-clinical support to the licensed professionals to enable them to effectively perform their duties.
- Communicates any patient concerns promptly to the treating therapist.
- Orders and maintains inventory supplies.
- Completes paperwork and updates patient files.
- Answers telephones, schedules appointments and responds to patient inquires.
Qualifications
- Minimum of 1-2 years experience in a healthcare setting is preferred.
- High School Diploma required.
- Ability to assist with physical tasks such as transporting patients.
- Must be detailed oriented, with the ability to appropriately prioritize multiple tasks.
- Ability to communicate effectively with therapists, employees, and patients.
- Ability to work in a demanding, fast paced and high-volume environment.
- Familiarity with computers and software to include Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel is preferred.
Last updated : 2024-09-12