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