UC Davis Rehabilitation Hospital is a free-standing post-acute inpatient rehabilitation hospital operated jointly between UC Davis Health and Lifepoint Health. This new 58,000 square foot 52-bed hospital is the first free-standing physical rehabilitation hospital in Sacramento. The facility has all private rooms and focuses 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 are outfitted with the latest therapeutic technologies, including augmented reality balance training, therapy bionics and a full body exoskeleton.
If you are an enthusiastic individual seeking an environment dedicated to superior patient care and an organization with a strong mission to serve our community, we invite you to apply!
Our Benefits:
Low nurse-to-patient ratiosProfessional development and advancement opportunitiesCEU SupportState-of-the-art equipmentAffordable medical, dental and vision plans provided to meet the needs of full employees and their familiesUp to 20 days of PTO for full time employees6 paid holidays for full time employeesTuition reimbursement, continuing education opportunities and apprenticeship programs for eligible employees401(k) retirement planFlexible spending and health savings accountsWhat you will do in this role:·Performs patient care responsibilities considering needs specific to the standard of care for patient’s age
·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
·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
·Prepares patients for meals; serves and removes food trays and assists with meals or feeds patients if necessary
·Answers patient call lights, anticipates patient's needs and makes rounds to assigned patients
·Assists patients with the handling of personal property: dentures, glasses, contact lenses, hearing aids, prosthetic devices, etc.
·Reports and, when appropriate, records any changes observed in condition or behavior of patients and unusual incidents
·Assists licensed nursing staff with treatment procedures
·Other duties as assigned
Qualifications·Completion of course for nursing assistants
·Current state certification as a Nursing Assistant
·CPR/BCLS Certification
·Minimum six months experience in an acute or long term facility preferred
·Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills
Salary: $25 per hour.
UC Davis Rehabilitation Hospital provides ongoing care to patients in their recovery journey. We offer customized, intensive rehabilitation tailored to the individual needs of those recovering from stroke, brain injury, neurological conditions, trauma, spinal cord injury, amputation, and orthopedic injury. Our hospital strives to maximize the health, function, and quality of life of those we serve through comprehensive physical medicine and rehabilitation programs.