Home Care Aide - Afternoons - Full-time - Ann Arbor

Company: Rainbow Rehabilitation Centers, Inc.
Location: Ann Arbor
Posted on: September 16, 2020

Job Description:

Are you a Caregiver that truly desires to make a difference in the lives of human beings? Would you like to work for an organization that truly cares about you as an individual and the contributions you can potentially provide? If you can answer yes to both questions; Rainbow Rehabilitation Centers would like to hear from you. We currently are in need of a compassionate, patient, and dedicated individuals to fill the Full-time Afternoon (4:00 pm - 12:00 pm) position of Home Care Aide/Rehabilitation Assistant. This position will work out of the home of one of our TBI clients in Ann Arbor, MI. The duties for this role will include:Assists client with activities of daily living that include, but are not limited to: transfers, dressing, personal hygiene, meal preparation, showering, donning/doffing client braces, apartment maintenance, laundryIndependent with medication administration as overseen by NursingProvides transportation of client during scheduled shift; must have current, valid Driver's License with Chauffeur License; good driving recordAttends medical appointments as needed during scheduled shift; reports information from attended medical appointments to appropriate clinical team membersFollows instructions from clinical treatment team, including Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy programming (including transfer training, ambulation training, stretching, bed positioning, etc), Nursing, Case Management and Residential Program ManagerDemonstrates knowledge of current client equipment and able to determine if equipment is broken or in need of repairDemonstrates good safety awareness for client safety during functional activities including ambulation, use of gait belt, transfers, and bed positioningEngages client in games and scheduled activities for community inclusion and socializationMust be able to lift/push/pull 50 lbs; will require lifting of manual wheelchair for transport in client vehicleMust be able to work independently; dependable with scheduled shiftsAble to follow a Staff Assignment Sheet for each shiftKnowledge of Traumatic Brain Injury care preferred Our pay starts at $12.50 per hour. Performance bonus (We pay you extra money for coming to work on time and being a great employee! Go figure) Many opportunities for advancement and professional development. Benefits, employee appreciation, the lists goes on! * Rainbow Rehabilitation Centers is constantly applying CDC and governmental recommendations regarding the safety of its workforce. Requirements for the Home Care Aide/Rehabilitation Assistant include:Have a High School Diploma, GED and/or proven ability to read and writeMust have a valid driver's licenseAcceptable driving recordMust be at least 18 years oldAcceptable under the State of Michigan's Good Moral StatutePhysical Requirements for Home Care Aide/ Rehabilitation Assistant:Ability to lift and carry 30 pounds.Ability to lift, transfer, rotate, push, pull, and assist patients weighing up to 150 pounds who are partially or totally dependent for moving about and maneuvering a manual wheelchair.Other physical requirements include stooping, bending, twisting, standing, and walking throughout an 8-hour shift.Must be able to execute physical techniques, including bringing patient safely to the ground level.Must be able to execute CPR and other emergency first aid procedures according to prescribed standards.License, Certification or Registration(s) Requirements for Home Care Aide/ Rehabilitation Assistant: Michigan driver's license and acceptable driving record. Michigan Chauffeur's license must be obtained within 2 weeks of employment.CPR (cardio-pulmonary resuscitation) and First Aid - Adult and Pediatric Certification required or obtained within one week of employment (training provided at orientation).Must be able to drive an automobile.Language/Writing/Communication Requirements for Home Care Aide/ Rehabilitation Assistant:Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively with co-workers and clients in an English-speaking environment.Other Requirements for Home Care Aide/ Rehabilitation Assistant Ability to -Work efficiently both independently and as part of a team.Reason and make judgments and decisions.Work effectively and courteously under stressful circumstances.Manage time well, set priorities, perform multiple tasks, and organize diverse activities.Deal effectively with inappropriate behaviors of clients, including hostility and aggression.Recognize inappropriate or manipulative behavior in difficult or challenging situations.Calmly and repetitively model appropriate behavior in difficult or challenging situations.React to situations, i.e., rescue, preventing a client from hurting themselves.Maintain regular and punctual work attendance.Willing to work evenings/overnight, weekends, and holidays. 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