Rehab Tech/CNA

Apple Rehab West Haven is a 90 bed facility at 308 Savin Ave. in West Haven. Apple Rehab West Haven has a large community following where we have many returning residents who appreciate the care they are given and the family atmosphere they experience here with our long standing staff of many years. We see ourselves as a team for the good of our residents. We have a talented Therapy department which also draws resident from our community. Join us and be part of our team. Apple Rehab is a family owned and operated company that treats residents and staff like family too. Our expert team of senior management is located at our home office, right in Avon, CT, ensuring superior care from a local company. Our leadership is not across the country, but rather in your backyard.

Job Description:

REHABILITATION TECH/CNA

Reports to: Rehabilitation Director General Purpose Performs routine treatments and other therapy support activities as directed by the Rehabilitation Director and/or supervising therapist; provides administrative support including recordkeeping, maintenance of files, reports and monthly billing information; and general office duties as directed by the RC. Qualifications Must be a CNA Completion of secondary education (high school) Good communication skills Self motivated Essential Job Responsibilities Supports and /or stabilizes patients to assist the therapist during treatment, tests and evaluations Assists licensed therapists or assistants during administration of non-skilled treatment as directed Safeguards, motivates and assists patients practicing exercisers, functional activities and gait training Transports residents to and from the therapy area Assists in maintaining therapy area in a clean, orderly and safe manner. Performs miscellaneous clerical duties as directed by the Rehabilitation Director including sorting and distributing in-coming and out-going mail, recordkeeping, obtaining appropriate signatures on required records, answering telephone, taking and delivering messages Prepares weekly and monthly billing as directed by the Rehabilitation Director Prepares daily/weekly/monthly reports; admission and discharge records; evaluation/documentation packets Physical Requirements Good physical and mental health. Frequent standing and walking during work periods. Turning, stooping, bending, stretching, crouching, pushing/pulling, hand/eye coordination and lifting may be involved in treatments of residents. Visual and hearing acuity to detect changes in residents' conditions and respond to pages. Ability to communicate with residents, families, staff, co-workers, medical personnel, regulatory agencies and consultants. Other Job Functions Attends all mandatory in-services.