Rehab Aide Jobs

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 st ates, 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 disinfe ct 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 assi st 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 D irecto r 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 SKIL LS 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 superv isors 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 require ments 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 prosth etics 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/o r 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