Dignity Health East Valley Rehabilitation Hospital- Gilbert is the second joint venture operation, free-standing Post-Acute Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospital between Dignity Health and Kindred Healthcare. This new 50,000 square foot two-story 40-bed hospital will be located at 1850 South Santan Village Gilbert, Arizona.

The facility will have all private rooms and focus on acute rehabilitation for patients who suffer from stroke, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, complex neurological disorders, orthopedic conditions, multiple trauma, amputation and other injuries or disorders. The large multidisciplinary therapy gymnasiums will be outfitted with the latest therapeutic technologies, including augmented reality balance training, therapy bionics and a full body exoskeleton. The hospital will also include a therapeutic courtyard with exterior amenities, such as a golf chipping range, pickle ball and cornhole.

JOB SUMMARY:

Assist nursing staff with patients’ personal care, emotional support, and activities of daily living. More complex duties performed under supervision of licensed nursing personnel.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

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  Performs patient care responsibilities considering needs specific to the standard of care for patient’s age.
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  Provides morning care which may include bed bath, shower or whirlpool, oral hygiene, combing hair, back care, changing bed linens, cleaning over bed table and bedside stand, straightening room and other general care as necessary throughout the day.
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  Provides evening care which includes hands/face washing as needed, oral hygiene, back rubs, peri-care, freshening linen, cleaning over bed tables, straightening room and other general care as needed.
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  Notifies appropriate licensed personnel when patient complains of pain.
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  Prepares patients for meals; serves and removes food trays and assists with meals or feeds patients if necessary.
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  Distributes drinking water and other nourishments to patients.
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  Answers patient call lights, anticipates patient's needs and makes rounds to assigned patients.
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  Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

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  Completion of course for nursing assistants
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  Current state certification as a Nursing Assistant
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  CPR/BCLS Certification
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  Minimum six months experience in an acute or long term facility preferred.
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  Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.