Rehabilitation Aide

* JOB SUMMARY * Enhances department effectiveness by providing patient assistance in preparation for treatment, transporting patients, maintaining equipment and accessories, maintaining documents, ordering and stocking supplies and maintaining a clean environment under the supervision and direction of a licensed therapist. * ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS * DELIVERS QUALITY CARE * By performing patient related activities to optimize the skilled intervention provided by a licensed therapist. * ORGANIZES WORK ENVIRONMENT * By preparing treatment areas, answering and triaging phone calls, generating and filing documents, preparing billing slips, preparing modalities and completing other tasks as identified by the department. * PROMOTES SAFE AND CLEAN WORKING ENVIRONMENT * By preparing and cleaning treatment areas and equipment in compliance with policies and procedures the rules and regulations governing environment of care and patient safety. * By stocking linens and supplies, removing soiled linen, reporting malfunctioning equipment, maintaining clean and clear walkways and safely transporting patients with or without wheelchairs. * PROTECTS PATIENT INFORMATION AND CONFIDENTIALITY * By securing all information in confidential space, following facility confidentiality policy. * CONTRIBUTES TO TEAM EFFORT * By assisting therapists to achieve common goals, demonstrating willingness to provide service at other sites as necessary and promoting a positive work environment. * By proposing, investigating and implementing new operational methods to achieve end results. * DEVELOPS AND ENHANCES JOB KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS * By participating in continuing education, providing input and information for operational improvement. * EDUCATES STUDENTS, VOLUNTEERS AND AIDES * By providing educational experiences and orienting new staff as assigned. * QUALIFICATIONS * To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. * Education * High School Diploma required * Work Experience * Previous aide or volunteer work experience preferred * Licenses / Certifications * Basic Life Support / CPR, as a healthcare provider, per the American Heart Association is required for those working in inpatient and long-term care settings. For those working in outpatient settings, this certification is preferred.