Rehab Aide 1 or 2 - Outpatient - Westwood

Description

A Rehab Aide's primary functions include departmental and equipment maintenance, clerical duties, assisting in patient treatment, and other activities as directed. The Rehab Aide may be assigned to / rotated between clinical areas in inpatient (IP) or outpatient (OP) care, as well as weekend / holiday coverage, as needed.

Salary range : 22.12 -30.28 hourly

Qualifications

• Some working experience in hospital setting and / or Therapy settingpreferred
• Valid BLS certification from AHA or ARC
• Ability to safely perform repetitive bending, stooping, squatting, standing, sitting during an eight to ten-hour day. Normal duties involve frequent lifting (up to 35 pounds), transferring patients, pushing a wheelchair up to 500 feet.
• Sufficient dexterity and strength to perform standard duties including assisting in patient care, documentation and equipment use.
• Ability to effectively communicate with patients and staff from varied cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds
• Ability to work as a member of the team, including sharing knowledge, giving and receiving feedback, taking initiative to assist others, problem solving and providing an atmosphere conducive to learning.
• Skill in working in distracting, pressured environments with flexibility, good concentration, minimal supervision, and frequent interruptions
• Skill in working independently and following through on assignments with minimal direction
• More than 2 years of relevant rehab aide experience qualifies for Rehab Aide 2 title