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 duty 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

N/A