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 function 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.