Rehabilitation Aide

At Snoqualmie Valley Health, we’re not just in the business of healthcare; we’re in the business of empowering our community to live boldly and live well. Our commitment to excellence and innovation calls for team members who will build trust, obsess over excellence, lead innovation, and deepen connections within our community. We are guided by our core values, and we’re looking for someone who can embody those principles as part of our dynamic and growing team.

Located in a trailblazing, adventure-loving town at the base of the Cascades, Snoqualmie Valley Health is an independent public hospital district serving a vibrant community that thrives on both adventure and connection. This is more than a job—it’s an opportunity to be part of something bigger.

FTE 1.0 

OBJECTIVE SUMMARY:  Assist the rehab department in a variety of functions as identified by Rehab manager and staff.  This position will work closely with the Rehab staff.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Provide restorative care to patients that are identified as appropriate for restorative treatments by the rehab clinicians. Examples include: ambulation practice in room/halls, path-finding activities in the facility, socialization and encouragement of individual exercise programs that do not require additional skilled intervention from therapist. When time permits, provide additional ambulation support to patients as recommended by rehab clinicians.
• Provide coverage to outpatient front desk during second shift and when full-time Rehab Office Coordinator (ROC) is unavailable. Refer to Rehab Services Coordinator job description for a comprehensive list of responsibilities during these periods. When time permits, provide additional support to the ROC.
• Assist patients in transitioning to and from the rehab gym for treatment sessions, whether they are inpatient and need assistance from their rooms or outpatient and require assistance from the parking lot.
• Assist during scheduled therapy sessions that necessitate additional physical support but do not mandate the presence of a second skilled therapist.
• Maintain the cleanliness and organization of the gym, including but not limited to tasks such as wiping down equipment and treatment tables, changing linens, organizing equipment, cleaning hydrocollators, handling shipments.
• Ensure the inpatient and outpatient office spaces remain clean and free of clutter.
• Keep the dayroom tidy, which involves organizing and maintaining storage closets, watering plants, organizing and maintaining puzzles and magazine tables, etc.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in storage areas including those within the inpatient closet, inpatient rehab gym, and outpatient rehab gym.
• After pediatric treatments, clean the pediatric room and prepare it for next treatment session.
• Keep copies of patient documentation, such as HEPs and Welcome Packets, readily available for distribution.
• Assist recreational therapists with group activities.
• Create and post a monthly activity schedule on 1st of month each month.
• Serve as an equipment lifting expert available for technique consultations.
• Orders supplies and restocks the department as necessary.
• Maintains patient confidentiality.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to responsibilities, working diligently to support the rehab staff and support patients’ well-being and rehabilitation.

REQUIRED EDUCATION: High School graduation or equivalent.

PREFERRED EDUCATION: Associates Degree or higher. Certification by the State of Washington as a Certified Nursing Assistant.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE: Minimum of one (1) year experience in a skilled care setting.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: One year acute care hospital experience preferred.

ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS:.  BLS certification, SCLD preferred.

SKILLS:

• Good public contact skills
• Ability to work in a team setting
• Ability to work independently and complete assignments
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Good ability to learn new tasks and make judgments
• Ability to work positively with a variety of people

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Exposed to all patient infectious disease and body fluids.  Function in emergencies and incidents

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Assist with moving and lifting patients involving pushing and pulling.  Frequent demand for stooping, crouching, bending, lifting, reaching, heavy lifting over 50 lbs.  Able to lift and transfer patients, using good body mechanics.  Natural or corrected near-visual acuity is necessary to read patient charts, physician order and to read dials, and gauges on equipment.  Natural or corrected hearing is necessary to communicate effectively with others to distinguish changes in patient’s heart rate.

OTHER DUTIES – Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Assists in preparing patients and equipment for therapy

• Cleans treatment areas and stores equipment
• Maintains department in orderly and prepared condition
• May also transport patients, assist patients in crutch ambulation, and schedule appointments
• Typically requires a high school diploma with previous hospital exposure desirable

BENEFITS:

We take pride in the benefits package we provide our team members. Snoqualmie Valley Hospital offers you one medical plan with multiple in-network tiers with Snoqualmie Valley Hospital, Eastside Health, and First Choice/First Health providers/network.

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Pharmacy
• Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
• Life and AD&D
• Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Travel Assistance & ID Theft Protection
• Voluntary Benefits
• Tuition Reimbursement

Eligibility Requirements - Employees regularly scheduled at least 20 hours per week.

Employee Dependents - Your legal spouse or domestic partner, Dependent children until age 26.

Waiting Period - 1st of the month following your date of hire.

PLEASE NOTE:

• The COVID vaccine and the Flu shot (during Flu season) are a condition of employment.
• Snoqualmie Valley Hospital is a drug-free workplace. We complete drug screenings as a part of our onboarding.

Salary : $18 - $29