Patient Care Tech/PCT

SSM Health Neuro Transitional Center
A Joint Venture between Select Medical and SSM Health
Position: Neuro Rehab Coach (Patient Care Tech, Nursing Assistant, Rehab Patient Support Tech, Therapy Aide, Caregiver)
Location: O'Fallon, MO
Schedule: Full-Time Nights 7p-7a, works 3 days one week, 4 the next and every other weekend
Compensation: $20 - $26.93 based on experience + $1.50 night shift differential

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Tuesday, July 8th 9am-4pm

This is a great opportunity to meet our team, tour our facility and learn more about our benefits.

 SSM Health Neuro Transitional Center

700 S. Woodlawn Avenue, O’Fallon, MO 63366

This position functions under the direction of rehabilitation therapists and nurses to help individuals with a brain injury or spinal cord injury, regain their independence and return home. In this position you will be part of the therapy and nursing team and you will have a key role in helping patients re-learn to walk, talk, dress, cook, and manage their own medical needs.  You will not do it for them. 

An ideal candidate has a passion for serving and helping others, previous experience in the healthcare field as a technician or direct care provider or in school pursuing a degree in related field

On a daily basis:

• Help patients with day to day living activities such as bathing, grooming, dressing, eating, cooking, washing clothes, make their bed, loading the dishwasher, cleaning their suite, etc.
• Driving patients into the community for medical appointments, community activities
• Assisting the rehabilitation therapists with patient activities
• Assisting patients with nurse delegated tasks after completing the training we provide to ensure your  competency.  These tasks may include taking vital signs, and peg tube feedings
• Additional tasks as needed

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: High School diploma or equivalent require
• Current State Driver’s License in good standing required
• Certified BLS completion required; for new hires, see CPR Requirement Guidelines for New Hires

Preferred Experience

• Previous Neuro Transitional Rehab experience preferred
• Therapy or Rehab Aide Preferred
• Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA/STNA) preferred
• LIMA (licensed med aide-insulin certified)

Benefits:

• Recharge & Refresh: Generous PTO and PST to maintain a healthy work-life balance
• Your Health Matters: Comprehensive medical/Rx, vision and dental plan
• Invest in Your Future: Company-matching 401(k) retirement plans, as well as Life and Disability protection