Therapy Department Assistant

Founded in 1966, Friendship offers diverse senior living accommodations, award-winning care, new and innovative services, as well as specialized rehab and therapy, to over 1,500 residents and patients each day. With four campuses, the earliest dating back to 1919, Friendship has grown to offer the full continuum of care, including independent living, assisted living, home care, outpatient therapy, inpatient rehab, long-term care and Alzheimer’s and memory care. As a non-profit, Friendship provides a caring community to serve a wide-range of residents including those with limited financial means. Visit friendship.us for more information.

Friendship is seeking a Full-Time Therapy Department Assistant to join our Richfield Health & Rehab team, located in Salem, VA. The Rehab Tech provides support to therapy staff in a variety of rehab, administrative, and CNA related tasks; implements specific procedures and programs designated by facility processes; coordinates work within the department, as well as with other departments; reports pertinent information to the immediate supervisor; responds to inquiries or requests for information related to resident care; and assists the immediate supervisor with tasks to support department operations.  

Shift Available:

• Full Time Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; weekends as needed

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Assist in maintaining a clean and organized work environment, sanitizing when needed and maintaining safe operating function of all therapy equipment. 
• Coordination and communication with other departments to ensure patients are ready to participate in scheduled therapy services. 
• Transporting residents to/from corresponding areas of the facility in order to participate in therapy services.
• Guided participation in therapist directed interventions when needed to facilitate therapist’s ability to grade treatment interventions. 
• Miscellaneous tasks as assigned by supervisor or other therapy staff which allow for optimal work flow and function.
• Report any injuries, skin conditions or other changes to residents’ condition or behavior to supervisor immediately.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED
• BLS preferred
• Experience in long-term care/rehabilitation facility preferred

Benefits for full time positions include:

• 401(k) retirement plan along with employer match
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Paid Time Off
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Education Assistance
• Voluntary insurance (additional life insurance, accident insurance, critical illness, short term disability)
• Employee Assistance Program

Friendship values diversity. We are committed to equal opportunities and creating an inclusive environment for all our employees. We welcome applicants regardless of race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, results of genetic testing, or service in the military.