Hospice Massage Therapist
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Ecumen Hospice is hiring a Massage Therapist. Ecumen Hospice honors life through care and serves individuals in the Mankato area. The Ecumen Hospice mission is to provide care that exceeds the expectations of those that find themselves in the later stages of life by providing a level of comfort and quality of life that makes each person feel honored and supported as their life continues to have significance.
Join Ecumen, a leading nonprofit senior living provider committed to advocating for older adults through exceptional housing, compassionate healthcare, and innovative services. With over 160 years of experience, we proudly rank as Minnesota’s 8th largest senior living organization. Be part of a team that makes a meaningful impact, supporting our mission to serve older adults, while fostering inclusivity and belonging in everything we do.
Opportunity Details
Schedule: Part-Time. 40 scheduled hours every 2 weeks - 8am-4:30pm 2 Full Days & 1 1/2 Day - some Thursday's required.
Pay: The targeted pay range for this job is $28.00 - $31.00 per hour. Ecumen considers a variety of factors when determining new hire pay including experience, qualifications, and, when applicable, certifications, licenses, and education.
Ecumen considers a variety of factors when determining new hire pay including experience, qualifications, and, when applicable, certifications, licenses, and education.
Benefits: Ecumen offers a comprehensive benefits package to our part-time team members including dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, life & disability insurance, paid time off benefits, a generous 6% 401(k) match, and other well-being resources. Learn more at https://www.ecumen.org/find-a-career/benefits/ .
Essential Job Responsibilities
- Assesses patients for appropriate medical indication for service and performs assessment to determine effectiveness of therapy.
- Directs and assists patients through massage therapy interventions to assist with alleviating symptoms of anxiety, depression, isolation, agitation, restlessness, sleeplessness, pain, muscle tension, circulation, stiffness, contractures, limited mobility, relaxation, and comfort.
- Performs gentle techniques to promote relaxation, using slow gentle strokes, passive movements and comfort touch. Addresses physical and emotional distress, with focus on comfort and alleviating pain.
- Utilizes interventions such as manual lymphatic drainage, aromatherapy, reflexology, and/or energy work if applicable. Maintains schedule and necessary records, e.g. clinical notes, charting, coordination notes, which will be incorporated into the patient’s clinical record within 24 hours of session and modified as needed.
- Provides ongoing education to the clinical team of appropriateness and/or contraindications for treatment.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED
- 1 year of clinical massage therapy experience
- Successful completion of a massage therapy certification course
- Ability to communicate effectively in both verbal and written formats.
- Ability to follow all safety rules, regulations, policies and procedures of the facility including, but not limited to, Vulnerable Adult and Abuse Policy, HIPAA, Resident’s Bill of Rights, Universal Precaution, AWAIR, OSHA, Right to know, SDS, ADA, HUD Policy and Procedures, Fair Housing laws and regulations
Preferred Qualifications
- Current certification through the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork (NCBTMB)
- Previous experience in home health, hospice or senior care environment.
Driving Requirements
- Local Travel Required
About Ecumen
Non-profit provider of senior housing and aging services.
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