Rehab Technician II - Forest Glen 3 - [1st shift, on-call]

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

This is not intended to be an exhaustive listing of job functions. This job

description is in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be:

• performed by this employee. The employee is required to follow any other

instructions and to perform any other duties as assigned.

• Regular and predictable attendance is an essential requirement of this

position.

• As a shift leader, teach, mentor and support Rehab. Tech I staff

understanding, skill and follow-through on resident Care Plans, medication and medical treatment provision and resident support for personal care, supervision and protection.

• Supervise directly or track whereabouts of patients depending on the assessed

level of independence.

• Monitor visitors to facility utilizing individual patient’s Visitor
• Guidelines. Communicate details of visits, both positive and problematic to the

individual’s Social Worker. Forward questions and concerns of members of the individual’s support network to the appropriate team members.

• Report signs and symptoms of health problems by interviewing patients and

taking vital signs. Document utilizing a Health Care Assessment form, Seizure Log or other health record.

• Manage patients’ chronic medical conditions, as prescribed and according to
• training protocols, including Ex. diabetes through application of prescribed

diets, administration of insulin and measurement and response to high and low BSLs. Respond proactively to health crises.

• Escort patients to physician and other community medical and therapy

appointments. Relay pertinent information from the treatment team to the medical

• provider. Communicate and document physician instructions back to the HNNR team

utilizing a Health Care Consultation Form. Submit billing information regarding transportation and supervision time according to corporate guidelines.

• Review and demonstrate knowledge of individual patients’ physical/functional

and cognitive profile, utilizing strength areas to optimize communication, memory and learning. Reference individual Care Plans to match support and intervention techniques to current function.

• Provide therapeutic interventions and treatments as prescribed or according

the objectives established by patient’s therapy team. Utilize adaptive equipment and apply orthotic devices according to physician/therapist instruction.

• Implement patients’ Behavioral Intervention Plans. Document on data

collection tools, including sleep logs and complete behavior scales and other standardized measures, as provided by the individual’s psychologist.

• Escort patients to community leisure activities, Ex. sports activities,

grocery or personal needs shopping, family events. Provide cues and support for optimal independent functioning and psychosocial relationship skills.

• Participate and assist individuals with in-house activities to promote

meaningful use of free time and offer functional growth opportunities. Record activity participation in individual case record Progress Notes.

• Respond/follow up on the concerns/questions of the staff; promote positive

morale, act as moderator in situations of staff dispute or disagreement involving the workplace.

• Provide regular resident advocacy and education. May conduct Resident

Council meetings and complete action related to feedback gleaned.

• Others duties as assigned.

Educational / Talent Requirements:

• Demonstrated ability to communicate in verbal and written formats sufficient

to communicate detailed information, critical incidents, physicians’ instructions, as well as patient/resident participation and response to clinical interventions.

• Six months experience as an HNNR Rehab. Tech I or two years of experience in

a human service agency.

• Demonstrated competency in all HNNR Core Medical Rehab Tech Skills.
• Computer skills including use of Microsoft Office. Ability to learn and use

electronic Medication Records, electronic Medical Records and others as needed.

• Certification or ability to obtain Certification in First Aide/CPR.
• Valid Driver’s license with driving record acceptable according to Hope

Network policy.

• Ability to work independently with flexible hours.

Work Experience Requirements:

• Six months experience as an HNNR Rehab. Tech I or two years of experience in

a human service agency and have completed all HNNR Core and Medical Rehab Tech Skills.

• Work experience in a licensed residential setting preferred.