Rehabilitation Aide

Pay Range:$25.00 - $26.86 This position is based in settings where both positions—Rehabilitation Aide (RA) and Activities Aide (AA)—exist. The RA/AA provides a broad array of duties within an activity program that meets physical, mental, psychosocial needs and interests of residents. This employee performs in a professional manner, respects confidentiality, and demonstrates qualities endorsed by following the seven Standards for Service Excellence outlined in the SEARHC Human Resources Manual.

When functioning as an RA this employee supports rehabilitation services providers in their care of SEARHC patients by facilitating patient flow within the rehabilitation department. Responsibilities include ensuring the clinic space and individual treatment rooms are clean and well stocked, assisting providers with transitioning patients in the clinic, and assisting as directed with therapeutic exercise and other modality treatments. Responsibilities may additionally include assisting the office staff as directed by answering telephones, scheduling appointments, completing patient registration, and checking patients in.

Rehabilitation Services is a core service provided by SEARHC.This employee is required to multi-task while demonstrating excellent customer service skills. The position requires efficiency, accuracy, concentration, and the ability to manage interruptions and competing demands. This job can involve working in a small space, at a demanding pace, with a variety of people and, sometimes, difficult personalities and situations. Good judgement, tact and interpersonal skills are necessary to maintain positive working relationships between patients and co-workers.

This job involves potential risks that the Aide must work to avoid to the extent possible. Exposure to infectious organisms is possible; use of precautions and appropriate protective equipment is necessary. Latex may be present in the workplace.

The RA/AA works to understand residents’ needs and uses resources within the department to facilitate the scheduling process, assuring both resident care and department efficiency. This employee remains current in software interfaces. The RA/AA models professional customer service to both residents and providers and ensures a positive working environment. This position significantly impacts delivery of care, outcomes of health, function and well-being, customer satisfaction and reimbursement for services.

SEARHC is a non-profit health consortium which serves the health interests of the residents of Southeast Alaska. We see our employees as our strongest assets. It is our priority to further their development and our organization by aiding in their professional advancement.

Working at SEARHC is more than a job, it’s a fulfilling career. We offer generous benefits, including retirement, paid time off, paid parental leave, health insurance, dental, and vision benefits, life insurance and long and short-term disability, and more.

Physical Activity Requirements Employee is required to use a transfer/gait belt or to obtain the assistance of another employee when attempting to assist residents or when lifting and carrying objects more than 25 lbs. The employee must be aware that during the normal, routine performance of the essential functions, some of the following body movements may occur naturally, although they may not be a requirement of the job.

Access to Personal Health Information Required access to personal health information on an as-needed basis.

Licensure/Certification Requirements Designated positions in this job class may require applicants to obtain the required Commercial Driver’s License and endorsement within a period of time as determined by the appointing authority at the time of hire.

Equipment Used Employee may be required to operate an automobile and various equipment associated with recreational programming.

Environment Indoors and outdoors.

Other Considerations and Requirements The Aide will complete and successfully pass competencies established by each discipline in Rehabilitation Services (Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Speech Language Pathology) to be able to see…