Massage Therapist

Come join our awesome team as a Transportation Driver at Senior Community Care of Colorado-Ekert.

Senior Community Care of Colorado PACE is part of Volunteers of America National Services which serves as the Housing and Healthcare subsidiary of the Volunteers of America parent organization.

Pay :

$19.01 - $28.89 per hour, based on previous working experience.

Schedule :

Fulltime, 4-days per week, 64 hours per pay period (32 hours weekly) 8am-4 : 30pm, no weekends!

Employer / Employee Benefits :

Medical, Dental and Vision insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Saving Account (FSA)

403(b) - with discretionary contribution

Paid Vacation / Sick Time

Employee Referral Program

Benefits with minimal to no cost to employees :

Scholarships

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Wellness program

Life insurance (with an option to purchase additional)

Short term disability

Loan program

NEW! NetSpend

– Get paid early : Tap into 50% of your earnings before payday.

Ministry Program

The

Massage Therapist

evaluates and treats patients, communicates with families, physicians and other health team members and maintains appropriate documentation of services. Participates in on-going facility meetings and conducts in-service and training for facility staff on ongoing basis. Massage therapy uses touch in order to manipulate the soft body tissues to increase the health and well-being of each patient. The major goal a massage therapist has is to help the body to heal itself. This can happen by promoting blood flow, stimulating nerves, conditioning the skin and stretching and loosening up the muscles to keep them elastic.

QUALIFICATIONS :

High school diploma plus a minimum of 600 hours completed in a massage therapy program.

Maintain an active Massage Therapy License in Colorado.

A minimum of one (1) year experience as a massage therapist.

Able to understand medical terminology and how it applies to massage therapy, to communicate with residents, staff, physicians, and to prepare meaningful reports.

Coordination and dexterity are necessary when treating residents and handling therapeutic equipment.

Ability to communicate with participants to establish favorable attitude and to motivate the participants to desired cooperation and effort in his / her rehabilitation development.

Possesses adequate strength and endurance to meet the physical demands involved in moving participants and equipment into position for treatment and in manipulating equipment and participants.

Interested in geriatric rehabilitation.

Ability to utilize computers and other electronic devices for tasks such as timekeeping, in-servicing and documentation.

Maintain participant confidentiality and uphold our commitment to safety

Protect our workspace culture by recognizing and supporting team goals and building positive relationships with team members.

Perform progression quality massage, within scope of practice and certification

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

Perform high quality treatment services with complete focus on the participant.

Provide individualized massage techniques such as aromatherapy treatment, enhanced muscle therapy treatments, deep tissue release, effleurage and petrissage to assist with pant management, relaxation, lactic acid release and to assist with decreasing muscle guarding and contractures. Utilize stretching and ROM to additionally assist with participant mobility, muscle length and healing.

Create a warm, fun, friendly relationship with participants and staff encouraging massage treatments to be utilized when needed and educating participant on the appropriate bodywork for their needs and ways to maintain pain relief at home independently

Establish empathy and person-centered approach with each participant.

Maintain clean and organized treatment room, fresh for each participant.

Utilize appropriate draping techniques, individualizing massage positioning (sitting / standing / side-lying) depending on what participant is able to tolerate.

Chart review medical history and information to determine best massage treatment for each participant.

Perform and document all sessions performed according to established guidelines.

Maintain participant confidentiality and sensitivity during all participant / staff interaction.

Massages will be provided based off of PCP / NP and PT recommendations per PACE guidelines. Massage Guidelines as follows : 8 visits at one given time with additional 8 being offered based off participants needs and recommendations from PT / NP and PCP.

Senior Community Care of Colorado (SCCCO)

is a

PACE

Program (Program of All-Inclusive Care of the Elderly) serving older adults in Montrose and Delta Counties. Our team offers wrap-around care services to meet the unique needs of each of our participants and support them to remain living independently in their homes and communities. Our approach to care is based on our respect for the human spirit and the belief that the right to dignity doesn’t diminish with age. Compassion, empathy, personal attention are at the core of how we serve each and every program participant. Unlike other settings, getting to know our participants and building meaningful relationships are key to our success.

We want our staff to love their job and offer flexible work schedules and a comprehensive benefits package that support a healthy and active work-life balance. SCCCO is Great Place to Work-Certified now 7 years in a row!

At

VOANS

, we celebrate sharing, encouraging and embracing diversity. Equal employment opportunities are available to all without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We believe that blending individual strengths and unique personal differences nurtures and supports our organizations’ shared commitment to our mission and creates an inclusive and diverse environment where everyone feels valued and has the opportunity to do their personal best.

Experience Required

1 year(s) : Experience as a massage therapist.

Education Required

High School or better

Licenses & Certifications Required

Massage Therapist

Driver's License

Equal Opportunity Employer

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.