Rainbow Rehabilitation Centers adding more than 25 jobs in Washtenaw County; career fair Monday
Livonia-based Rainbow Rehabilitation Centers Inc. plans to hire more than 25 people for jobs based in Washtenaw County.
The firm is hiring direct-care aides to support the expansion of its rehabilitation services to people who have suffered traumatic brain and spinal cord injuries.
Rainbow Rehabilitation Centers marketing manager Barry Marshall said in an e-mail that the company is hiring 50 new aides overall and that "just over half" will be based in Washtenaw County. He said the positions are new jobs.
"We are expanding our current programs and developing new ones that greatly benefit those with brain and spinal cord injuries," Marshall said.
The firm, which moved its administrative offices from Ypsilanti to Livonia this summer, operates treatment and vocational centers in Washtenaw. The company has 725 employees who run a network of treatment centers and private residences for people who need medical care after a hospital stay.
Rainbow Rehabilitation Centers plans to conduct open interviews at a career fair Monday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. at its Livonia headquarters (38777 Six Mile Road, Suite 101, Livonia, Mich., 48152). The jobs start at $9 an hour to $10 an hour.
Marshall said applicants must be at least 18 years old with a valid driver's license, good driving record, a willingness to work weekends and holidays and 1 to 2 years of related working experience or a "strong interest in providing direct care."
Here's more information on attending the career fair or applying for a position.
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gracielou129
Fri, Dec 3, 2010 : 8:36 p.m.
paul, dot, and lkwbo....wow, a huge responsibility for such little pay. You all are absolutely correct. Isn't it a shame that society places so little value on those who care for these people who have no one else to care for them. Could any of you devote 24/7 to a severely injured loved one? Lkwobo, this is not a nurse's job (nor are rehab assistants permitted to transport clients in their own vehicles)....Rainbow as well as Eisenhower have 24/7 nursing staff available for nursing duties. The duties we perform here in Washtenaw Co (no, not Livonia...that's admin), include all the loving protection, thoughtfulness, supervision, and nurturing we have provided for our children, our parents, or other loved ones. Are we underpaid? Of course we are! Are our actions overscrutenized by the "powers that be"? You bet they are! Any other solutions for caring for our loved ones who have been injured by drunk drivers...who have come home from damaged from defending our freedoms...who have been victims of violent crimes? It's a fact of life we gotta deal with...The most important jobs in our society are the ones that receive the least compensation....the jobs no one else wants to do, except those who possess a compassionate and empathetic spirit. Those who welcome the challenge of being a participant in the accomplishments of those clients who strive to become independent, contributing members of society. Also those who chose to help improve the quality of life for those who will never return to the life they once knew. Yeah, it undoubtedly stinks that those idealistic and caring folks are so underpaid for such important work. But ask any GOOD Rehab Assistant of any of the facilities which service TBI, ABI, or SCI, and they will tell you that they are proud of the work they do, they shed tears of joy when a wheelchair bound client walks accross the room, and tears of sadness when one passes. It takes a special person to succeed in this job, and I feel special. BTW Dot, add to your list, cooking meals, cleaning the house, doing the laundry, grocery and personal shopping. Definitely not a "career" position, but a very important and rewarding position for the very special people who care for the loved ones of those who have neither the time nor the expertise to devote to them. I pray that you all stay well.
Dot
Fri, Dec 3, 2010 : 5:31 p.m.
Paul - include: - administering medication and being fully responsible for the detailed documentation of all meds. administered. - managing TBI (traumatic brain injured) patients who have medical needs, mental & physical challenges and oftentimes aggressive behavior towards staff and other patients. - full-shift 8 hour + focused observation/responsibility of patients. you eat your meal with them and literally have NO time that is not "ON" patient care. - if the person on the next shift is late or does not come in - you must stay until a replacement arrives. makes sense that you can't leave the home under-staffed, but how do you plan to be home for kids or pick-up kids from school?? unpredictable schedule - at best. - help with toileting for some and changing soiled undergarments for others. - showering of patients (sometimes with physical management of said patient) or direct-supervision of showering patients. - transporting patients to their medical appts., physical therapy, activities, etc. with full responsibility of the patients throughout transport and appts. - your job is always *threatened* (literally, but rarely is anyone fired) if, with all the potential for imperfect outcome in any of these areas, something completely beyond your control takes place. So yes, Paul, the job is "severely undercompensated". too much responsibility and stress, too few benefits and wages. it's a very tough job for the pay, and is NOT an "entry level" to "career" position.
Paul Taylor
Fri, Dec 3, 2010 : 4:52 p.m.
Bathing, feeding, taking vitals, daily activities. For $9 and hour? That's a severely undercompensated position, if you ask me.