OVERVIEW OF THE ROLE / JOB
The Rehab Aide will assist in the productive operation of a skilled rehabilitation practice. Aides often maintain the treatment area and prep therapy sessions, aiding in the transport of immobile patients. Aides, unlike rehabilitation assistants in most states, are not licensed, and thus do not perform clinical tasks that require licensing as a therapist or assistant.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES :
- Interact with staff and patients throughout the facility
- Prep treatment area
- Clean and organize work area and disinfect equipment after treatment
- Assist the therapist in the movement and transfer of patients with mobility impairments; this may include transferring patients and shuttling them to areas in the facility or clinical gym
- Instruct, motivate, safeguard and assist patients practicing exercises and functional activities, under the direction of skilled therapist
- Perform clerical duties, such as taking inventory, ordering supplies, and filling out forms as needed.
- Completing documentation audits as needed by Director of Rehab
- Scheduling patient care both in-patient and outpatient
- Tracking and scheduling equipment repair and maintenance
- Perform all other duties as requested
TALENT :
Relationship Building
Have a caring attitude and sincere interest in others
Demonstrate friendliness and enthusiasm
Build relationships with all types of people
Influencing
Communicate effectively
Executing
Self-directed
Ability to organize and prioritize
Ability to exercise judgment and display understanding
Detail oriented and follow through
Strategic Thinking
Solve problems effectively
Creative in coming up with options and variety
Curiosity and desire to learn
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE :
Basic computer skillsPhone skillsEDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE :
Education : High school diploma or equivalentExperience : One year experience in healthcare setting preferred, CNA recommendedWORK ENVIRONMENT :
Works in all areas of the facilityMoves intermittently during working hoursIs subject to frequent interruptionsIs involved with residents, personnel, visitors, government agencies / personnel, etc., under all conditions and circumstancesIs subject to hostile and emotionally upset residents, family members, etc.Communicates with facility staff and department supervisorsMay work beyond normal duty hours, on weekends, and in other positions temporarily, when necessaryIs subject to call back during emergency conditions (e.g., severe weather, evacuation, post-disaster, etc.)Is subject to injury from falls, burns from equipment, odors, etc., throughout the workday, as well as reactions from dust, disinfectants, tobacco smoke, and other air contaminantsIs subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc., including TB and the AIDS and Hepatitis B virusesMay be subject to the handling of and exposure to hazardous chemicalsWORK ENVIRONMENT :
Must be able to relate to and work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and at times hostile people within the facilityMust meet the general health requirements set forth by the policies of this facility, which may include a mental and physical examinationThe physical and sensory requirements 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 functionsWorks in facility and is required to stand, walk, sit, use hands and fingers, handle or feel objects, tools or controls, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch , talk and hearMust possess sight / hearing senses, or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately so that the requirements of this position can be fully metMust be able to push, pull, move, and / or lift a minimum of 25 pounds to a minimum height of 5 feet and be able to push, pull, move, and / or carry such weight a minimum distance of 50 feetMay be necessary to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situationsWe are an Equal Opportunity Employer
Salary : $20
