Rehab Attendant I (Part-Time)

Rehab Attendant 1

As a Rehab Attendant 1, you will play a vital role in supporting patients through their rehabilitation journey by assisting therapists with treatment sessions and ensuring a safe, clean, and encouraging environment. This entry-level position is ideal for individuals passionate about patient care and eager to contribute to a collaborative healthcare team.

Responsibilities :

• Stay current with discipline-specific skills and techniques through ongoing education and training.
• Attend required continuing education courses, workshops, and seminars.
• Assist therapists by setting up treatment areas and gathering necessary supplies and equipment.
• Clean and maintain equipment and treatment areas after sessions.
• Prepare patients for therapy by providing appropriate gowns, linens, and ensuring comfort.
• Change linens on beds and treatment tables; manage linen inventory and storage.
• Support patients with walking, activities of daily living (ADLs), and routine exercises under therapist supervision.
• Safely assist patients in and out of wheelchairs and other mobility devices.
• Escort patients to and from rehabilitation areas for scheduled treatments.
• Maintain accurate departmental logs in accordance with UPMC Washington policies.

Schedule : This position will work 3-5 rotating days per week, Monday-Friday with the shifts being 5.5-6.5 hours long. The shifts start times can start as early as 8 : 30AM and as late as 10AM. There will be an occasional weekend with the hours being either 8AM-11AM or 8 : 30AM - 11 : 30AM. May be subject to work other days / shifts based on hospital needs. Will provide assistance with inpatient and outpatient therapy clinics.

Qualifications :

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances :

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran