Rehab Aide - Acute Therapy

Job Description

Description

PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center in Vancouver, WA is seeking a Rehab Aide - Acute Therapy for a Full Time, 1.00 FTE, Day position.  Hourly compensation starts at $13.22, more depending on experience.

Must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 including 2 doses of a 2-dose series or 1 dose of a 1-dose series plus 14 days beyond the final dose prior to start date.

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for assisting therapists in the rehab department with set up for patient care; readying areas for patient care; keeping dept clean and clutter free; carries out assigned specific treatment preparation and patient care-related activities; maintains and cleans equipment and supplies, assists with patient transport and assists the clinical staff and office specialist as needed.

What you will do:

1. Assist therapist and therapy assistant with patient-care related duties. This includes, but is not limited to providing a second-person assist for patient care, patient treatment area set-up/cleaning, equipment set-up/cleaning, patient transport for care, and patient comfort measures.
2. Assist Therapy support staff with reception and clerical duties as needed.
3. Participates in staff meetings, caregiver orientation and other gatherings as requested by Manager.
4. Keeps treatment areas clean and supplies available. Adheres to department cleaning schedule and logs activities done.
5. Readies department in a.m. for patient care, and performs closing duties to keep department organized.
6. Performs other duties as assigned.

What you bring:

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous training/experience in a patient care setting preferred.
• Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required at date of hire.

OTHER SKILLS:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Keyboarding, computer skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, projects and display flexibility in a fast paced and changing work environment

REGIONAL/LOCATION SPECIFIC NOTES

PHSW Acute Inpatient Rehab Department

• Performs inventory activities and works with administrative specialist to order needed supplies.

PHSW PHYSICAL/COGNITIVE REQUIREMENTS:

• Work requires moderate physical exertion 34% to 65% of the time.
• Ability to lift objects weighing 80 lbs. or less.
• Work is performed under normal working conditions with adequate lighting and ventilation.
• Reasonably anticipated exposure to blood and body fluids.
• Job duties occasionally require the ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail (less than 34% of work time). 

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