Rehabilitation Services Aide - Oneonta, United States - A.O. Fox

A.O. Fox

Verified Company

Oneonta, United States

3 weeks ago

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Mark Lane

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Description

Overview:

Are you looking to make a difference by improving the health of our patients? Here you will find an innovative culture that is patient-focused and dedicated to making a difference.

We are committed to helping the population we serve, and our communities, achieve optimum health and enjoy the best quality of life possible.

Recently named a Forbes America's Best-In-State Employer 2022

Responsibilities:

Under the supervision of a Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist, Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, or Physical Therapy Assistant, the
Rehabilitation Services Aide (Rehab Aide) performs only delegated, selected or routine tasks.

The Rehab Aide helps therapists to promote patient satisfaction and provides support for therapy staff by preparing patients to receive therapy treatments and preparing clinical areas before and after patient treatments.

The Rehab Aide provides patient transport, assists with ensuring safe patient handling, assists patients in ambulation and mobility needs, and records activity on a daily log.

The Rehab Aide maintains adequate inventory of office supplies and therapy consumable supplies and/or equipment.

The Rehab Aide may additionally perform clerical duties and participate in administrative or operational aspects of the department at the direction of a coordinator, supervisor, or manager of Rehabilitation Services.

Provides support and assists therapy staff as directed before, during and/or after patient treatment sessions (Instructs, motivates, safeguards, and assists patients practicing exercises and functional activities, secures patients into or onto therapy equipment, under direct supervision of Physical and/or Occupational Therapists)
Carries out maintenance therapy programs under the direct supervision of Physical and/or Occupational Therapists, and documents appropriately in the patient medical record
Reports any unanticipated reaction to treatment, or change in status, to Physical and/or Occupational Therapist, or appropriate licensed medical professional
Maintains clean working environment according to infection control practices by disinfecting equipment, changing linens, and organizing/preparing work space between patient treatments or as directed
Transports patients to/from therapy appointments, maintaining compliance with safety and infection control policies
Monitors, orders, and/or restocks therapy supplies to maintain adequate inventory
Performs equipment and/or device checks and maintain logs per manufacturer's instructions for use (i.e. hydrocollators, paraffin bath, refrigerators, dehumidifiers, fans, freezers)
Answers the phone in a prompt, friendly, helpful manner and demonstrates appropriate telephone etiquette; answer questions and provides information in a helpful and courteous manner; directs incoming calls to the appropriate person or department when needed.
Demonstrates basic knowledge of physical and occupational therapy equipment operation and maintenance, and/or process for maintenance requests on failed/nonoperational equipment
Assists in administrative, office, and/or billing tasks based on experience and at the discretion of coordinator, supervisor, and/or manager
Assists in training and orientation of new staff based on experience and at the discretion of coordinator, supervisor, and/or manager
Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Education:

High School Diploma/GED, required

Experience:

Experience working in a rehabilitation clinic or hospital/ healthcare setting, preferred

License/ Certification:

BLS within 6 months from date of hire, required

Skills:

Communication
Computer Skills
Customer Service
Interacting with People
Listening
Time Management
Organizing/Categorizing records
Reading/Writing/Comprehension
Maintain Confidentiality
Multi-Tasking

Physical Requirements:

Medium Work
Exerting up to 50 lbs. for force occasionally, and/or up to 20 lbs. of force frequently, and/or up to 10 lbs. of force constantly to move objects.
Occasional balancing, climbing, grasping, pulling, pushing, reaching
Frequent crouching, typing/ clerical/ dexterity, kneeling, lifting, repetitive motion, standing, walking
Constant hearing, seeing/ monitor/ computer use, talking, visual acuity (color, depth, perception)

Hazards:

Occasional bodily fluids/bloodborne exposure

Working Conditions:

Occasional extreme temperatures

Total Rewards:

Bassett Healthcare Network's commitment to our employees includes benefit programs carefully designed with the needs and values of all our employees in mind.

Many of the benefits we offer are paid fully or in large part by Bassett.

Our generous benefits offerings include: