Position: Full-time Restorative Aide

Location: Kindred Hospital Melbourne - Melbourne, FL

Setting: LTAC Hospital

Lifepoint Rehabilitation is a leading provider of acute inpatient rehabilitation services with more than 300 hospital-based rehabilitation units, medical/surgical and outpatient therapy settings and more than 30 joint venture inpatient rehabilitation hospitals across the country. We provide high quality, patient-centered care to those who have experienced a loss of function from an injury or illness. Our goal is to help our patients recover as fully as possible and regain the level of independence they hope to achieve.

Success within a company doesn't just happen. It requires committed teams of talented people who understand and embrace an organization's goals and work together at the highest level to achieve them. Join our team of interdisciplinary doctors, nurses, therapists and other experts today!

We are currently recruiting for a Restorative Aide. You will work in a team where you will provide quality, compassionate care in a secure setting. Provides resident care support under the direction of a licensed therapist. Help mentally and/or physically impaired residents to participate in tasks to restore, reinforce, and enhance their performance.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for carrying out individual restorative programs designed by the Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist or Speech Pathologist.
• Communicates observations of residents' condition, preventing residents' neglect, abuse and violations of rights and privacy, and promoting continuity of care through accurate and timely documentation and reporting.
• Sanitization of whirlpool, tubs and showers when used in restorative therapy, and assisting residents with ambulation and transfer as needed.
• Able to lift and carry equipment, supplies and materials up to 50 lbs on a regular basis.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing in English.
• Superior customer service and resident care skills.
• Successful candidates will demonstrate interest, enthusiasm, and experience working with older adults.

Education:

• A High School diploma or GED
• 6-12 months relevant experience strongly recommended in a rehab setting.
• CPR certification (when required).
• Willing to participate in on-the-job training after initial orientation.

Benefits:

This position offers a competitive pay rate and benefits package including:

• Medical and Dental Insurance Plans
• Vision Coverage
• Vacation
• Paid Time Off
• 401K
• Continuing Education Opportunities
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Employee and Dependent Life Insurance
• Group Legal Plan
• Laser Eye Surgery Discount Plan