Job Description

General Purpose of Job:

The Rehabilitation PCT provides assistance and basic care, as well as to reinforce and maintain the patient's therapeutic regime around the clock.

Essential Duties:

This job description is intended to cover the minimum essential duties assigned on a regular basis. Associates may be asked to perform additional duties as assigned by their leader. Leadership has the right to alter or modify the duties of the position.

• Performs specific patient procedures and treatments according to hospital and unit policy.
• Assists patients with dressing, use of equipment, donning and doffing support clothing, orthotic / prosthetic devices, and or protective devices.
• Assist patient with bathing, hygiene and other personal care activities.
• Assists with patient meals and provides reinforcement of feeding training as prescribed by SLP, OT, RN.
• Assists in managing intake and output schedules / programs.
• Assist with carrying out bladder and bowel programs and provide routine care for specific urinary and ostomy devices.
• Transfers patients and assists patients in mobility.
• Participates with skin management, prevention, positioning and treatment programs.
• Communicates all pertinent patient information and changes to licensed professional.
• Cleans and maintains equipment and environment and assures the area is stocked with appropriate supplies.

Provide 1:1 safety observation for cognitively impaired patients.

Job Requirements

General Requirements	* Basic Life Support from the American Heart Association within 60 days of hire.
Work Experience	Previous experience as a PCT or CNA in absence of the required education.
Education	* High school diploma, G.E.D. or successful completion of 12 grades combined with continued enrollment in early college program. * Successful completion of Acute Care Nursing Assistant Program OR certified nurse assistant program OR documented completion of Fundamentals of Nursing as a current student in a nursing program OR completion of a medical assistant program OR completion of an EMT or Paramedic program.
Specialized Knowledge and Skills	Interpersonal skills to effectively and appropriately communicate with patients, families and health care team members. Ability to read and write English. Ability to diffuse escalating behavior and maintain a calm atmosphere.