Rehab Aid

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 skills
• Phone skills

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience: One year experience in healthcare setting preferred, CNA recommended

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Works in all areas of the facility
• Moves intermittently during working hours
• Is subject to frequent interruptions
• Is involved with residents, personnel, visitors, government agencies/personnel, etc., under all conditions and circumstances
• Is subject to hostile and emotionally upset residents, family members, etc.
• Communicates with facility staff and department supervisors
• May work beyond normal duty hours, on weekends, and in other positions temporarily, when necessary
• Is 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 contaminants
• Is subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc., including TB and the AIDS and Hepatitis B viruses
• May be subject to the handling of and exposure to hazardous chemicals

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Must be able to relate to and work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and at times hostile people within the facility
• Must meet the general health requirements set forth by the policies of this facility, which may include a mental and physical examination
• The 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 functions
• Works 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 hear
• Must 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 met
• Must 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 feet
• May be necessary to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer