Set schedule as follows:
Evenings 3:30-7:30 M-Th, 2:30-6:30 Fri
1 year as Rehab aide or tech required.
Performance of daily maintenance routines for various rehabilitation departments:
Disinfects equipment.
Loads and unloads dishwasher as applicable.
Stores and maintains and refills disinfectant according to hospital specifications.
Sets up and cleans up therapy rooms for specific procedures as requested.
Performs daily sanitation of PT/OT Gym areas, i.e., mat tables, tables, and therapeutic equipment.
Notifies appropriate personnel regarding equipment malfunctioning, hydra equipment.
Maintains general clinic tidiness.
Maintains splint area ensuring that supplies are properly stored and countertops are clear. Refills water levels.
Accepts, verifies, and puts away supplies when delivered. 11. Orders food for therapy services. 12. Performs other clerical duties as back up or as assigned.
Performance of basic modality/exercise treatments.
Delivers basic modality treatments after having been instructed and credentialed in safety techniques and precautions under the direct supervision of a therapist to include hot/cold packs, Hydra, but not to include Electrical Stimulation or advanced therapeutic techniques.
Preparation of patient for treatment to facilitate patient care
1)Prepares patient for treatment after having been instructed and credentialed in safety techniques and precautions.
Performance of patient transportation and routine errands between various rehabilitation settings
Performance of basic patient transfer techniques to facilitate patient care.
Education/Experience Required:
• High School Education • 1 year of experience as a Rehab Aide or Rehab Technician
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:
• Good communication skills. • Competency in all Rehab Aide I duties.
• Not Applicable
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
• The physical demand level and degree of strenuous activity ranges from occasional sedentary work to regular heavy work involving moving/lifting of patients. • Ability to perform very heavy lifting - Up to 100 pounds occasionally and/or in excess of 50 pounds frequently and/or in excess of 20 pounds constantly. • Ability to assist, escort, transfer, and respond to patient needs for extended periods of time. • May be exposed to hazardous materials and life-threatening diseases. • Exposure to risk of blood-borne pathogens. • May be subjected to varying and unpredictable situations.
This requirement supersedes any previous lifting requirement effective 08/01/2014. Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance. For patient lifts of over 35 pounds, or when patient is unable to assist with the lift, patient handling equipment is expected to be used, with at least one other associate, when available. Unique patient lifting/movement situations will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.
This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.