Rehab Therapy Aide

Description

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Summary:

The Rehabilitation Services Department at UNC Medical Center in Chapel Hill, NC is accepting applications for Rehab Therapy Aide position. This individual will offer non-skilled mobilization and activity assistance to patients under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist or Occupational Therapist within a variety of acute care settings. The Rehab Services Aide will work closely with an interprofessional team in a large volume, fast-paced acute care environment. Candidates must have excellent customer service, communication and organizational skills. Previous patient care experience and familiarity with medical terminology are preferred. The selected candidate will work 40 hours/week Monday-Friday in addition to occasional holiday and weekend coverage. This is a great opportunity for individuals looking for an entry-level position who are pursuing a career in healthcare.

Responsibilities:
1. Delivery of non-skilled patient activity.
2. Maintains an environment of safety for patients, self and others.
3. Prepares patients and area for treatments.
4. Assist therapists in implementing patient care programs.
5. Assist nursing in the miscellaneous mobility related tasks.
6. Cleans work area and equipment after treatment.
7. Communicates effectively with members of the healthcare team.
8. Completes competencies as assigned

Other Information

Other information:

Education Requirements:

• High school diploma or general education diploma (GED) required.

Licensure/Certification Requirements:

Professional Experience Requirements:

• One month related experience and/or training desired.

Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements:

• Language Skills: Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization. Mathematical Skills: Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance. Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Job Details

Legal Employer: STATE

Entity: UNC Medical Center

Organization Unit: Transplant 5 West

Work Type: Full Time

Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00

Salary Range: $17.50 - $24.63 per hour (Hiring Range)

Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity

Work Assignment Type: Onsite

Work Schedule: Day Job

Location of Job: US:NC:Chapel Hill

Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No

This is a State position employed by UNC Health Care System.

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
UNC Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants and employees with disabilities. All interested applicants are invited to apply for career opportunities. Please email applicant.accommodations@unchealth.unc.edu if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career opportunity.