Rehabcare Madison , NJ 07940
Posted 2 weeks ago
A career at Atlantic Rehabilitation Institute, a 38-bed inpatient acute rehabilitation hospital operated jointly with Lifepoint Rehabilitation, a business unit of Lifepoint Health, and Atlantic Health System, is more than a job. It's a chance to be a vital member of an interdisciplinary team caring for people who need continued care to recover completely.
Our Benefits:
Various shift availabilities
Tuition assistance/reimbursement
Low nurse-to-patient ratios
Expansive benefit package including PTO plan, 401k Match, and insurance coverage
Professional development and advancement opportunities
Targeted approach to career development
Strong interdisciplinary teamwork opportunities
Superior quality patient outcomes
Supportive leadership and culture
What you will do in this role:
Performs patient care responsibilities considering needs specific to the standard of care for patient's age
Provides morning care which may include bed bath, shower or whirlpool, oral hygiene, combing hair, back care, changing bed linens, cleaning over bed table and bedside stand, straightening room and other general care as necessary throughout the day
Provides evening care which includes hands/face washing as needed, oral hygiene, back rubs, peri-care, freshening linen, cleaning over bed tables, straightening room and other general care as needed
Prepares patients for meals; serves and removes food trays and assists with meals or feeds patients if necessary
Answers patient call lights, anticipates patient's needs and makes rounds to assigned patients.
Assists patients with the handling of personal property: dentures, glasses, contact lenses, hearing aids, prosthetic devices, etc
Reports and, when appropriate, records any changes observed in condition or behavior of patients and unusual incidents
Assists licensed nursing staff with treatment procedures
Other duties as assigned
CPR/BCLS Certification
Minimum six months experience in an acute or long term facility preferred
Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills
Atlantic Rehabilitation Institute strives to maximize the health, function, and quality of life of those we serve through comprehensive physical medicine and rehabilitation programs. We are accredited by The Joint Commission and CARF.
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