Rehab Aide, Inpatient Rehabilitation

Work Location: Orange, California

Work Shift: Day – 08hrs

About the role

At CHOC, we strive to be the leading destination of children’s health by providing exceptional and innovative care. We are responsible for the overall health of our community’s pediatric population in our hospitals, clinics, and practices. The Therapy Services Aide is primarily responsible for assisting clinicians with the preparation of their client therapy sessions.

Driven by the connection between children's health and a healthy environment, we commit to creating a healthcare model that incorporates environmental sustainability aligned with our mission to protect children's health and patient safety.

Pay

Pay Range Minimum $23.00, Midpoint $27.16, Maximum $31.32. Rate of pay is determined by various factors, including but not limited to knowledge, skills, competencies, experience, education, as well as position requirements.

Requirements

• Minimum six (6) months of experience or internship working with small children, preferably in an educational environment.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Skills

• Able to relate and communicate positively, effectively, and professionally with others.
• Work calmly and respond courteously when under pressure; collaborate and accept direction.
• Use computer, printer, and software programs necessary to the position (e.g., Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Operate/troubleshoot basic office equipment required for the position.
• Communicate effectively in English in person, in writing, and on the telephone.
• Think critically; manage multiple assignments effectively; organize and prioritize workload.
• Work well under pressure; problem solve; recall information with accuracy; pay close attention to detail; work independently.
• Preferred: Conversational fluency in sign language or a second language, particularly Spanish or Vietnamese.

Work Environment & Physical Activity

• Light to moderate energy level.
• Lift and carry 25-35 lbs.
• Push/pull 50-100 lbs. (e.g., empty bed, stretcher).
• Physical activities: Bending, carrying objects, climbing, keyboard use/repetitive motion, pinching/fine motor activities, push/pull, reaching forward, reaching overhead, sitting, squat/kneel/crawl, standing, talking or hearing, taste or smell, twisting, walking, wrist position deviation.
• Lifting frequency: Floor to waist level – frequent (36-66%), waist level and above – frequent (36-66%).
• Sensory requirements: Color discrimination, depth perception, far vision, hearing, near vision.
• Environmental conditions: Airborne communicable disease, bloodborne pathogens, chemical, dust particulate matter, extreme noise levels, extreme temperatures, radiation, uneven surfaces or elevations.