Rehabilitation Aide

Responsibilities

Under the oversight of the Therapy Supervisor or Center Director and the direction and guidance of the Physical or Occupational Therapist Tthe Rehabilitation Aide is responsible for assisting with participant treatments daily maintenance of the rehabilitation department home visits and ordering and maintaining supplies and equipment.

Participant Care - 50%

• Transports and prepares participant for treatment in addition to providing other support services.
• Applies and monitors hot/cold packs and paraffin as assigned by the therapist.
• Monitors vital signs of participants and reports abnormal signs to supervising therapist immediately.
• Assists with ambulation transfers and mobility per specific plan of care (POC) designed by therapist.
• Carries out passive treatments for participants such as passive range of motion and positioning.
• Guides individual and group exercise programs under the supervision of therapist.
• Guides participants in the use of therapeutic exercise equipment in the rehabilitation department and in the use of home bathroom equipment.
• Delivers and retrieves Durable Medical Equipment (DME) as needed from clinics and participant homes.

Administration - 50%

• Maintains records of Durable Medical Equipment (DME) per department procedure(s).
• Makes moderate repairs to wheelchairs as directed by therapist forwards extensive repairs to appropriate person for repair and/or replacement.
• Prepares and cleans rehab area by maintaining and implementing equipment systems and performing light housekeeping duties. Reports any unsafe condition of equipment to appropriate staff for repair.
• Maintains adequate stock levels of supplies and reports when inventory levels are in need of replacing.
• Performs clerical duties such as filing photocopying/faxing phone reception and recording of departmental statistics.

REQUIRED

• High School diploma or GED
• Requires personal transportation state issued drivers license good driving record and auto insurance as required by law
• A minimum of one year experience working with the frail or elderly.

PREFERRED

• Experience and/or training in rehabilitation techniques either through on the job training or appropriate schooling.

Benefits

InnovAge is dedicated to empowering seniors to live independently allowing them to age in their own homes and communities safely. InnovAge offers an alternative to nursing homes through its Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) which provides enrolled seniors with customized healthcare and social support at PACE Adult Day Health Centers. These centers are staffed by medical professionals who are committed to creating personalized care plans for each participant. At InnovAge our team members are our greatest asset and have a significant impact on the lives of our participants every day. When you join InnovAge youll work alongside talented respectful and passionate colleagues within a patient-centered care model.

InnovAge is committed to equal opportunity and affirmative action and we strive to create a diverse and inclusive workplace. We consider all qualified candidates for employment without discrimination based on race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity/expression national origin disability protected veteran status pregnancy or any other protected status. Salaries are determined by various factors such as qualifications experience and location and do not include potential bonuses or benefits. Our extensive benefits package includes medical/dental/vision insurance short and long-term disability life insurance and AD&D supplemental life insurance flexible spending accounts 401(k) savings paid time off and company-paid holidays.

Applicants are considered until the position is filled.

Posted Pay Range

$18.37 - $21.15

Additional Information

Compensation Disclaimer

The pay may vary depending on job related factors such as work location experience knowledge skills education certifications training and internal equity. InnovAge offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical dental vision 401(k) plan with company match short and long-term disability life insurance supplemental life insurance ADD flexible spending account paid time off and company paid holidays.

Attention Florida Applicants
This position requires a background screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse.
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