What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nursing Assistant PRN Night position at SSM Health Rehabilitation Hospital - NTC?
Overview
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: PRN Day or Night 7-7, 4 shifts per month minimum, 2 must be weekend daysCompensation: $21/PRN Rate - ($1.50 night shift diff and $0.75 weekend diff)
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)