Rehab Aide

Department: 37574 Advocate Lutheran General Hospital - Outpatient Rehabilitation: Parkside

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hou rs Per Week:

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

M-F 9:00-5:30, Full time

Pay Range:

$19.80 - $29.70

Major Responsibilities:
Performance of daily maintenance/cleaning routines for pediatric therapies departments.
1)Performs daily sanitation of PT/OT Gym areas, i.e., mat tables, tables, therapeutic equipment.




2)Notifies appropriate personnel regarding equipment malfunctioning.




3)Maintains general clinic tidiness.




4)Maintains splint area ensuring that supplies are properly stored and countertops are clear. Refills water levels if requested.




5)Disinfects equipment and therapy supplies as directed by licensed staff or rehab aide II.




6)Delivers and picks up equipment/therapy supplies for disinfection per request (i.e. from specialty clinics or group therapy).




7)Stores, maintains and requests additional disinfectant according to hospital specifications.




8)Sets up and cleans up therapy rooms for specific procedures.




Performance of patient transportation and routine errands between various rehabilitation settings.
1)Performs transporting duties as requested, i.e., wheelchair and cart and various life support equipment meeting an assigned schedule.




2)Delivers supplies and equipment to patient's rooms (OP and IP)




3)Completes errands throughout hospital as assigned.




Performance of daily clerical functions to support the operations of the site.
8)Sorts and distributes mail and reports to appropriate staff.




9)Distributes office supplies and therapy materials upon delivery.




10)Accepts, verifies, and puts away supplies when delivered.




1)Maintains department supplies/materials as identified by therapy manager/therapists/rehab aide II (art boxes, color paper etc.)




2)Assists in the preparation and maintenance of soft charts




3)Copies forms, reports, records.

Responsible for self-development.
1)Participates in hospital/facility activities, including inservices and educational programs.




2)Actively works towards completion of individual and related departmental goals.




3)Attends scheduled staff meetings and inter/intradepartmental team meetings.




other duties as assigned
1) Provides information regarding observed patient problem(s)/need and immediately notifies appropriate clinical staff.

Education/Experience Required:
• High School Education •Previous work in Rehab or hospital setting preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:
• Good communication skills.
• Not applicable.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
• The physical demand level and degree of strenuous activity ranges from occasional sedentary work to regular heavy work involving moving/lifting of patients. Ability to perform very heavy lifting - Up to 100 pounds occasionally and/or in excess of 50 pounds frequently and/or in excess of 20 pounds constantly. • Ability to assist, escort, transfer, and respond to patient needs for extended periods of time. • May be exposed to hazardous materials and life-threatening diseases. • Exposure to risk of blood-borne pathogens. May be subjected to varying and unpredictable situations.
This requirement supersedes any previous lifting requirement effective 08/01/2014. Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance. For patient lifts of over 35 pounds, or when patient is unable to assist with the lift, patient handling equipment is expected to be used, with at least one other associate, when available. Unique patient lifting/movement situations will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

Our Commitment to You:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training

• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job

• Incentive pay for select positions

• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs

• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability

• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses

• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave

• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs

• Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.