Rehabilitation Aide [R2]/GHC Nursing Home

Avera Rosebud Country Care Center

Worker Type:

Regular

Work Shift:

Rotating days/evenings/nights/weekends/holidays (United States of America)

Pay Range:

The pay range for this position is listed below. Actual pay rate dependent upon experience.

$18.00 - $23.50

Position Highlights

80 hours/2 Weeks Varied Shifts, Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm, e/o wknd/hol

**Must be C.N.A. Certified

You Belong at Avera

Be part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.

A Brief Overview

Supports the restorative program in long-term care setting by implementing recommendations from physicians, PT, OT, and Speech therapy. The Therapy Technician provides care and services which enable the resident to reach and maintain their optimal level of independent functioning.

What you will do

• Complies with all aspects of Resident Rights.
• Performs restorative duties as directed by the patients interdisciplinary care plan.
• Provides assistance, encouragement, and restorative interventions as needed for residents to become as independent as possible in their activities of daily living: bathing, grooming, toileting, eating, mobility, etc.
• Performs simple dressing changes and treatments such as foot soaks, application of TED Hose, use of restorative specific equipment, etc.
• Is able to perform all duties and functions of the Certified Nurse Assistant.
• Participates in emotional, educational, and spiritual support of families.
• Observes and reports changes in physical, cognitive, and behavioral functioning to the coordinator or charge nurse in a timely and appropriate manner.
• Practices standard precautions and maintains an environment that is clean and safe for all residents, families and staff.

Essential Qualifications

The individual must be able to work the hours specified. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds. These requirements and those listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions, as long as the accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer.

Required Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience:

• Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) - Licensing Board within 120 Days

Preferred Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience:

• High School or GED Equivalent
• Medication Aide - Licensing Board Upon Hire
• Less than 1 year patient care or long-term care experience

Expectations and Standards

• Commitment to the daily application of Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community.
• Promote Avera’s values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship.
• Uphold Avera’s standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating work flow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment.
Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable.

Benefits You Need & Then Some

Avera is proud to offer a wide range of benefits to qualifying part-time and full-time employees. We support you with opportunities to help live balanced, healthy lives. Benefits are designed to meet needs of today and into the future.

• PTO front-loaded for eligible hires

• Free health insurance options, for full-time single coverage on Avera High Deductible Health Plan

• Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement

• Career development guided by hands-on training and mentorship

Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-605-504-4444 or send an email to talent@avera.org .