Rehabilitation Services Aide

Job Responsibilities

• Assist patients into and out of bed, into and out of wheelchairs, on and off equipment or to walk as directed by therapists or therapist assistants.
• Absorb patients into and out of aquatic pool using appropriate assistive equipment as needed.
• Transport patients to and from treatment areas, using wheelchairs or providing standing support.
• Transport patients to and from vehicles and assist with getting patients into and out of vehicles.
• Absorb patients for treatments, tests, and evaluations.
• Support, turn, and stabilize patients during treatments, tests, and evaluations.
• Absorb patients for treatments under the guidance of therapists or certified licensed athletic trainers.
• Maintain confidentiality of personal protected information.
• Disinfect equipment after treatment, and maintain cleanliness, neatness, and safety of equipment and department.
• Take inventory, order, and stock supplies and linen.
• Handle incoming and outgoing communications in the department, relaying messages to the proper person in a timely manner.
• Handle appropriate information for billing and insurance including registration, daily charges, and patient records as directed.

Education Requirements

• Minimum: High School Diploma or Equivalent

Experience Requirements

• Minimum: None

Licenses & Certification Requirements

• Basic Life Support (American Heart Association)

Education Preferred

• GED or better
• High School or better