Certified Junior Nurse

Company: Epic Healthcare
Location: Otisville
Posted on: April 17, 2025

Job Description:

Certified Junior Nurse at Epic Healthcare summary:
The Certified Junior Nurse serves as a Rehabilitation Technician, ensuring safe transportation of residents for therapy, assisting therapists with treatments, and maintaining the rehab department. Responsibilities include organizing equipment, providing light clerical support, and communicating patient needs to the healthcare team. The role requires strong communication skills and the ability to perform physically demanding tasks in a supportive care environment.
Description:
* FULL TIME * 1199 UNION POSITION * EXCELLENT BENEFITS * ENROLL in Aetna Health Insurance 1st of the month AFTER start date * GREAT TEAM *

Rehabilitation Technician, Job Summary:

The role of the Rehabilitation Technician, is responsible for the safe and efficient transportation of Residents to and from therapy, assisting Therapists with treatments, accompanying Residents on trips out of the facility, set up and maintenance of equipment used in the therapy process, light clerical work, and keeping the rehab department clean and organized.

• Safe and efficient transportation of Residents to and from therapy and other areas.
• Assist with and accompany Residents on trips out of the facility which may take place in the late afternoon hours.
• Set up and maintenance of equipment used in therapy process and other processes.
• Assist Therapists and Nurses with daily care and patient therapy as requested.
• Communicate to Therapists and Nurses on patient performance, condition and participation during delegated patient care activities.
• Defer any information requests regarding the Patient's condition, diagnosis, prognosis, progress, plan of care or discharge plan to nurses and therapists.
• Maintain the Rehab department organized and free of clutter.
• Assist with clerical work as required and or requested.
• Other duties as assignedA *5-star* rated skilled nursing facility located in Orange County, New York, that has been trusted by families to care for their loved ones for more than 30 years. We have maintained the highest regard for our mission to provide high quality care to all individuals with respect and compassion through a team approach that focuses on personalized goals in achieving maximum potential and quality of life.
  Requirements:
  • Minimum High School Diploma (or equivalent)
  • Excellent communication and organization skills
  • Ability to work well under pressure and be flexible.
  • Exemplary customer service skills.
  • Completed 100 hours of a New York State approved CNA Training course and has a current valid CNA certification in NYS
  • Candidate will have the physical ability to perform job related duties, which may require lifting, bending, stooping, stretching, pulling and pushing loads up to 50 lbs. or more as needed to meet residents' needs.
  • Covid-19 vaccinations are encouraged but NOT MANDATED ; we continue to offer COVID-19 vaccination based on eligibility guidance from CDCWe are an Equal Opportunity Employer, celebrate diversity, & are committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all! We comply with disability laws and provides reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees. For assistance with the application, interview process, job functions, or employment benefits, contact the facility directly by calling 845.343.0801 and asking to speak to the HR Department or email us at HR@mprhc.com
    
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    Keywords:
    rehabilitation technician, nursing assistant, patient care, healthcare, therapist assistance, transportation of residents, CNA certification, skilled nursing facility, patient therapy, cleaning and organization
    

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