Rehab Associate/Therapy Aide - Omaha (20 hrs, Days, Mon-Fri)

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordinates patient care by understanding and utilizing rehabilitation program policies and procedures and job descriptions.
• Reviews daily patient schedules to ensure accuracy and efficiency.
• Objectively reports clinical observations to supervising clinician.
• Maintains inventory of supplies and order new supplies as indicated.
• Produces and follows accurate daily RA schedules.
• Follows direction from occupational therapist in patient activities of daily living needs and provide direction to unlicensed assistive personnel.
• Follows direction from physical therapist in patient mobility and transfer needs.
• Follows direction from speech therapist in patient activities related to feeding and swallowing.
  SKILLS & ABILITIES:
• Strong commitment & dedication to Madonna and the patients we serve
• Friendly, caring and professional demeanor to achieve an excellent patient/customer experience for individuals going through difficult experiences
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to learn quickly and adapt to challenging situations
• Desire to make a difference in the lives of rehabilitation patients and their families
  
  EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
• Active Nurse Aide (CNA) certification in good standing in Nebraska
• Requires 6 months previous CNA experience.
• Successful completion of 80-hour Rehabilitation Associate course which includes 100% class attendance and a post test score of 80% or above.
• Valid Nebraska driverâ??s license and proof of good driving record preferred.
• Incumbent must be 18 years of age or older.
  
  Madonna provides a professional work environment free from discrimination and harassment, including sexual harassment.  Discrimination or harassment on the basis of a current or potential employee's race, creed, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, age, disability, national origin, pregnancy, receipt of public assistance, marital status, Vietnam era veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected class specified under applicable local, state, or federal law is expressly prohibited.