Pediatric Rehab Tech - Part Time Palos Heights

Rehabilitation Aide

Major Responsibilities: Performance of daily maintenance routines for various rehabilitation departments

• Performs daily sanitation of PT/OT Gym areas, i.e., mat tables, tables, parallel bars and therapeutic equipment.
• Notifies appropriate personnel regarding equipment malfunctioning, hydra equipment.
• Maintains general clinic tidiness.
• Maintains splint area ensuring that supplies are properly stored and countertops are clear. Refills water levels.
• Disinfects equipment.
• Loads and unloads dishwasher.
• Stores, maintains and refills disinfectant according to hospital specifications.
• Sets up and cleans up therapy rooms for specific procedures.
• Delivers and picks up equipment for special disinfecting procedures.
• Closes site following established procedure.

Performance of providing/assisting with clerical responsibilities as directed by supervisor/therapist

• Assists in the preparation and maintenance of patient files.
• Copies forms, reports, records.
• Addresses and fills envelopes for mailings.
• Prepares packages for mailing.
• Sends copy requests to Copy Center.
• Faxes documents according to Hospital policy.
• Sorts and distributes mail and reports to appropriate staff.
• Distributes office supplies and therapy materials upon delivery.
• Accepts, verifies, and puts away supplies when delivered.
• Orders food for therapy services.
• Performs other clerical duties as back up or as assigned.

Maintains department supplies/materials, including inventory, ordering and restocking

• Performance of basic modality/exercise treatments
• Delivers basic modality treatments after having been instructed and credentialed in safety techniques and precautions under the direct supervision of a therapist to include hot/cold packs, Hydra, but not to include Electrical Stimulation or advanced therapeutic techniques.
• Preparation of patient for treatment to facilitate patient care
• Prepares patient for treatment after having been instructed and credentialed in safety techniques and precautions.
• Removes bandages/dressings prior to treatment; rebandages after completion of treatment if indicated.
• Assists patient with dressing and undressing.

Performance of patient transportation and routine errands between various rehabilitation settings

• Performs transporting duties as requested, i.e., wheelchair and cart and various life support equipment meeting an assigned schedule.
• Delivers supplies and equipment to patient's room and rehab satellite units.
• Completes errands throughout hospital as assigned.

Performance of basic gait training and therapeutic exercise under the direct supervision of a therapist to aide in the delivery of patient care

• Performs basic gait training with patients after the therapist has instructed the patient and aide in the proper gait technique and precautions.
• Performs basic exercises with patients after the therapist has instructed the aide and patient in the proper technique and precautions.

Performance of basic patient transfer techniques to facilitate patient care

• Performs basic patient transfer techniques after having been instructed and credentialed in safety techniques and precautions.
• Performs the transfer techniques, stand pivot, slide board, sit to stand, and cart transfers under the direct supervision of a therapist to aid in the delivery of patient care.
• Communicates potential patient problems and abnormal patient behavior to attending therapist.

Communication of patient's needs/problems and notification of appropriate clinical staff to facilitate patient care

• Provides information regarding observed patient problem(s)/need and immediately notifies appropriate clinical staff.

Utilization of proper isolation procedures & techniques as appropriate

• Maintains knowledge of isolation procedures and utilizes proper techniques as appropriate especially in hydrotherapy area after having been instructed and credentialed in safety techniques and precautions.

Responsible for self-development

• Participates in hospital/facility activities, including inservices and educational programs.
• Actively works towards completion of individual and related departmental goals.
• Attends scheduled staff meetings and inter/intradepartmental team meetings.

Education/Experience Required:

• High School Education
• 1 year of experience as a Rehab Aide or Rehab Technician

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

• Good communication skills.
• Competency in all Rehab Aide I duties.

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.