Rehab Aide Co-Op

Job Description

Member and partner of the patient care delivery team. Demonstrate a strong commitment to the philosophy and goals of the mission of Hebrew Senior Life and recognize patient dignity and choice in aspects of daily life. Strive to make every encounter with patients/families into a positive and meaningful experience and opportunity, while providing safe and efficient quality of care. Recognizes and respects others’ cultures, values, and backgrounds and considers differences when communicating with others.

• 75% clinical support, 25% clerical support. Supports the following departments:
  Inpt PT, OT, and SLP;
  Outpatient rehab services; MCU; RSU Rehab;
  Circle of Fitness.
• Under supervision of a therapist, perform individual and group sessions including: walking programs, exercise, and other group activities and maintenance programs. On the RSU direct visual supervision is required.
• On a daily basis, maintain departmental equipment in clean/operating condition for Inpt, Outpatient, MACU, and RSU rehab services areas.
• Assist in the preparation and assignment of assistive devices, wheelchairs, and ADL equipment. Maintain wheelchair storage area. Assist with wheelchair receiving and distribution to therapists.
• Assist in department record keeping and documentation as assigned.
• Assist in cleaning and general housekeeping duties of departments. Detect and report defective supplies/equipment or other unusual conditions to supervisor. Follow prescribed safety rules and regulations.
• Copy materials for departments and perform other clerical/secretarial duties.
• In absence of Administrative Assistant, collect mail for Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Speech‑Language Pathology and deliver to appropriate person.
• Assist with duties in Outpatient Clinic as needed.
• Protect patient confidentiality by promoting professional staff communication according to HIPPA standards.
• Exemplify professionalism and exhibit values that contribute to the achievement of the mission of the Hebrew Rehabilitation Center.
• Initiates frequent and consistent communication to the primary therapist regarding the patients abilities and limitations. Communicates immediately to the primary therapist unexpected changes in the patients status and abilities.

• Transport patients to and from therapies using proper transfer and ambulation techniques as required. Prepare patients appropriately for treatment including transferring to treatment plinth, dressing/undressing, draping and positioning, assembling ambulation aids, assisting patient to apply prosthesis, etc.
• Copy materials for departments and perform other clerical/secretarial duties.
• In absence of Administrative Assistant, collect mail for Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Speech‑Language Pathology and deliver to appropriate person.
• Assist with duties in Outpatient Physical Therapy as needed.
• Perform other related duties as required or directed.
• Maintain appropriate and timely client and non‑client documentation for all clients treated.
• Ensure that patients and families receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere, which recognizes the individual’s needs and rights.
• Adhere to established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives.
• Exemplify professionalism and exhibit values that contribute to the achievement of the mission of the Hebrew Rehabilitation Center.
• Responds to call bells and patient requests.
• Participates in quality improvement initiatives.
• Maintains confidentiality of patient and information.

• Instill trust and hope by being available to meet the needs of others.
• Develop helpful and trusting relationships with parents, families and staff.
• Use creative problem‑solving to meet the needs of others.
• Perform teaching and learning that addresses individual needs and learning styles.
• Create a healing environment for physical and spiritual needs.
• Assist with basic physical and emotional needs.

• Introduces self and identifies role to others.
• Demonstrate “emotional presence” by listening attentively and attending to concerns/needs.
• Act as an advocate on behalf of patients as…