Direct Support Professional- Per Diem

Overview

Name: Central PA Neuro Transitional Center

Position: Neuro Rehab Coach

Location: Harrisburg, PA

Schedule: Per Diem

Our Neuro Transitional Center provides a unique, comfortable environment designed to feel like home. It gives patients with physical, behavioral and cognitive impairments access to comprehensive therapy in multiple settings. Specialized therapists help transitional patients regain their independent living skills — with the goal of safely functioning in their home and community.

Why Join Us:

• Start Strong: Extensive orientation program to ensure a smooth transition into our setting.
• Opportunity for Advancement: Demonstrate your skills and dedication which could lead to potential full-time opportunities
• Foster Well-being: We offer benefits which support the financial, work/life and emotional well-being of you and your family members.  Part time/Per Diem positions are eligible for 401k based on reaching 1,000 hours within their first anniversary or subsequent calendar year. 
• Your Impact Matters: Join a team of over 44,000 committed to providing exceptional patient care

Responsibilities

Assists patients in their rehabilitation and medical recovery and maintains the aesthetics and cleanliness of the facility. Responsible for direct patient care, housekeeping, cooking, carrying out assigned nurse delegation tasks, engaging the patient in day-to-day activities of daily living, and therapist-directed activities.

• Follow through on the patient plan of care in collaboration with other transdisciplinary team members, including assisting in rehabilitation activities assigned to promote education, and maintaining patient engagement.
• Assist and help patients achieve appropriate goals in all environments, including home, therapy, and community.
• Assist patients in meal planning, food preparation, and assisting with grocery shopping. Prepares grocery and facility inventory. Carry out suite management and overall housekeeping tasks as assigned.
• Insure the safety and wellbeing of patients, responsible to review weekly residential recommendations and follow through on assigned level of supervision required for each patient.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Current high school diploma or equivalent
• BLS certification through the American Heart Association required
• Current State Driver's License in good standing required

Preferred Qualifications:

• Two years of experience in an assisted living or rehabilitation environment preferred; experience with brain injury population preferred
• Ability to delegate and problem solve effectively.

Additional Data

Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans