Rehab Aide

Key Responsibilites:

• Function as a rehabilitation technician in the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation department
• Assists in preparation of equipment, i.e. hydrotherapy tanks, paraffin baths and hot packs, in an appropriate manner as directed by the therapist.
• Assists therapist as directed, including positioning patients, in, at or on equipment, devices or treatment tables.
• Assists therapist in the adjustment of canes, wheelchairs or other assistive devices.
• Escorts patients to and from treatment or activity areas.
• Maintains work area in a safe, clean manner.
• Obtains equipment materials and supplies from storage areas and positions them appropriately for use.
• Maintain equipment/cleaning logs
• Adheres to hospital infection control procedures.
• Manages equipment inventory.
• All other duties as required by the dept.

• One year of satisfactory experience in providing nursing support services and/or medical support services in a hospital, health care or medical facility
• Satisfactory completion of a training program appropriate for level of the prescribed duties
• Familiarity with procedures used in applying physical, occupational and speech therapy equipment.
• Preferred CPR certification
• Good manual dexterity.
• Ability to effectively carry out oral and written instructions.
• Basic computer skills.
• Sitting, walking, standing, lifting (up to 50lbs) carrying, typing, pushing and /or pulling, stooping and /or crouching.

• High school diploma or GED
• Associates Degree in healthcare
• Basic computer skills and ability to document patient activities
• Strong communication and customer service skills

• Weekend availability - the cand must be able to work on Saturdays.
• Tuesday to Saturday
• 8am to 4pm.

• REHABILITATION MEDICINE