What are the responsibilities and job description for the Rehabilitation Aide position at Vernon Memorial HealthCare?
We are currently seeking a dedicated and compassionate Rehabilitation Aide to join our team. This full-time position is Monday through Friday from 8am to 4pm and plays a vital role in assisting our therapy department in providing high-quality patient care.
Your primary responsibilities will include preparing patients for treatment by assisting with attire, positioning, and draping to ensure comfort, modesty, and safe treatment access. You will assist with treatment setup and cleanup, ensuring therapy areas and equipment are clean and ready for use. Additionally, you will support patients with activities of daily living (ADLs), transfers, gait training, and other therapeutic interventions while promoting proper body mechanics. This role also involves clerical tasks such as filing, copying, and billing, as well as assisting with inventory and ordering therapy supplies. You will help clean and sterilize equipment, and contribute to quality control and recycling efforts as part of the department's Quality Plus Program.
Ideal candidates will be highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a fast-paced healthcare environment. Experience in a rehabilitation setting is preferred but not required. We are looking for individuals who are team-oriented, proactive, and dedicated to providing exceptional patient care. Certification as Nursing Assistant, Medical Assistant or enrollment in an undergraduate program in biological and/or exercise science, with a preference in Pre-Physical or Occupational Therapy or Pre-Physical or Occupational Therapist Assistant with current CPR required.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, paid time off, and a 401K savings plan. Starting wage for the Rehabilitation Aide is $17.41 per hour depending on experience.
Apply on-line at www.vmh.org.
We are a Critical Access Hospital with Rural Health Clinics looking for enthusiastic people who share in our mission, vision, and values to join our team. Bring your talent and skills to a place where you'll feel appreciated and experience rewarding work. Be part of a culture that practices teamwork, kindness, and collaboration.
Vernon Memorial Healthcare was awarded a 5-Star rating for Patient Experience and for Patient Quality from the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services. VMH is one of three health systems in the state, and the only Critical Access Hospital in the state to have earned these recognitions!
Vernon Memorial Healthcare has been caring for the Viroqua area, as an independent, non-profit organization, since 1951. We have an Orthopedic and General Surgery center and a modern medical office building along with family practice clinics and retail pharmacies.
VMH's orthopedic team has received several awards for their commitment to excellence over the years, including:
America's 100 Best Hospitals for Joint Replacement™ for 3 Years in a Row
America's Joint Replacement Excellence Award™ for 11 Years in a Row
Top 5% in the Nation for Joint Replacement for 10 Years in a Row
Five-Star Recipient for Total Knee Replacement for 18 Years in a Row
Five-Star Recipient for Total Hip Replacement for 3 Years in a Row
Located near the Mississippi River, La Crosse and Madison, it is a great place to live, with abundant outdoor recreational opportunities and excellent public and private schools. Visit www.viroqua-wisconsin.com for more information on our thriving community.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Human Resources
Vernon Memorial Healthcare
507 S. Main Street
Viroqua, WI 54665
(608) 637-4204
humanresources@vmh.org
Salary : $17 - $26
