What are the responsibilities and job description for the Rehabilitation Aide - Full Time position at Barton Health?
Summary of Position :
A Rehabilitation Aide provides rehabilitation services support (PT, OT & Speech) to patients utilizing established policies and procedures. This role supports rehabilitative care delivery by preparing treatment areas, patients, equipment and materials; performing procedures, under the supervision of a physical, occupational or speech therapist. Assists the rehabilitation therapists in the provision of care utilizing established policies and procedures, ensuring safe and effective care. Services are provided based on the ages of the population served; Children through geriatric and in collaboration with the multidisciplinary care team. Assists teams to meet patient treatment goals through therapeutic exercise, physical modalities, positioning, lifting, transferring and maintaining equipment including cleaning and decontamination. In addition to clinical duties, Rehab Aides also assist the office staff with clerical duties as required for daily operational excellence.
Qualifications
Education
- High School diploma or GED required
- Associate's degree preferred
Experience :
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities :
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Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Working Conditions
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Essential Functions
1. Provides consistently exceptional care at all times.
2. As directed by licensed staff, provides care in a manner that is safe and sensitive to the rights and needs of each patient. And performs specific therapeutic treatments in accordance with established protocols.
3. Prepares treatment areas, escorts patients to treatment areas and prepares the patient and applicable equipment for treatment.
4. Assists with treatments under therapists' supervision. Takes direction and recommendations from the therapist. Only provides care pursuant to specific instructions by the therapists relative to the treatment plan
5. Recognizes unusual conditions outside of his / her expertise and seeks the guidance of the therapist.
6. Maintains established supply levels to include items such as linens, assistive devices, wound care products, office supplies and equipment needed for therapy modalities.
7. Works collaboratively with other department staff to ensure that department activities are efficient and meet the needs of the customer.
8. Assists with administrative and clerical duties (e.g., scheduling, answering phones, etc.)
9. Operates equipment and performs job-related duties in a safe manner. Ensures proper functioning of equipment and follows procedure when equipment malfunctions.
10. Cleans equipment according to sound infection control practices and established procedures.
11. Responds to the needs of the department by performing other duties, as necessary.
