***This is an open-pooled position. Applicants' education/experience will be considered and the position may be filled at a lower or higher level, as appropriate.***
Rehabilitation Aide
Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent. No experience required
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working in a rehabilitation environment or education related to a rehabilitation career path preferred.
Current CPR certification from an AHA-approved course provider
Job Description:
Assists licensed physical and occupational therapist, physical, occupational therapy assistants, and students in all aspects of treatment in order to maximize each patient’s functional ability.
JOB DUTIES
- Transfers and transports patients in a safe and timely manner
- While under direct supervision of the treating therapist, the Rehabilitation Aide will assist with direct patient care relative to patient’s age, culture, and condition
- Communicates verbally and in written form with therapists, assistants, students, customers, volunteers and other aides to maintain efficient workflow.
- Maintains linen, disinfects equipment, sterilizes equipment, and tracks reusable supplies.
- Maintains clean working environment.
- Receives, distributes, and restocks supplies.
- Performs related duties as required.
- Files, answers and makes telephone calls, performs departmental copying.
- While under direct supervision of the treating therapist, the Senior Rehabilitation Aide will assist with direct patient care relative to patient’s age, culture and condition.
- Communicates verbally and in written form with therapists, assistants, students, aides, customers and volunteers to maintain efficient workflow.
- Assists in orientation of rehab aides, therapists, students and volunteers.
- Transfers and transports patients in a safe and timely manner.
- Orders linen and supplies.
- Tracks reusable supplies.
- Disinfects equipment, cleans equipment and monitors temperature logs of hydro collators and cold packs.
- Maintains clean working environment.
- Orders, receives, distributes and restocks supplies.
- Files, answers and makes telephone calls, performs departmental copying.
- Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure.