Rehabilitation Aide- Rehabilitation Services, Full Time, First

Job description

Rehabilitation Aide, First Shift, Acute Care
The Rehabilitation Aide provides non-skilled assistance in the delivery of patient care under the direction of a licensed physical therapist/occupational therapist/speech therapist/recreational therapist. This includes general cleanliness and maintenance of therapy equipment and treatment areas, and assistance with clerical duties as indicated.
About West Chester Hospital
West Chester Hospital provides its patients with access to the region’s largest group of specialized physicians and medical providers. With a reputation for providing outstanding patient experiences and quality medical care, the hospital consistently ranks amongst the top 5% in the nation.
West Chester Hospital provides a Level III Trauma Center that delivers superior emergency and critical care, and a certified Primary Stroke Center that provides access to the subspecialty care at the UC Gardner Neuroscience Institute. West Chester Hospital has also achieved Magnet Recognition for excellence in nursing from the American Nurses Credentialing Center® (ANCC), and the hospital is routinely ranked among the best places to work in Ohio and Greater Cincinnati.
Overall Job Responsibilities
• The Rehabilitation Aide provides non-skilled assistance in the delivery of patient care under the direction of a licensed physical therapist/occupational therapist/speech therapist. This includes general cleanliness and maintenance of therapy equipment and department areas, and assistance with clerical duties as indicated.

Equipment Maintenance:
• Ensures malfunctioning/defective equipment is out of treatment areas and labeled to prevent use in patient care. Performs general wheelchair maintenance and informs supervisor of need for parts, repair, and replacement. Maintains inventory for assistive devices and informs supervisor/manager of equipment needs.

Patient Treatment:
• Performs general patient treatment and assistance as directed by the physical therapist/occupational therapist including wheelchair follow, gait, and transfers.

Department Operations-Clinical:
• Promotes general cleanliness and positive appearance of department areas by eliminating clutter and returning equipment to proper storage areas. Assists with maintaining adequate inventory of supplies. Completes all other duties assigned by supervisor to assure smooth operation of the department.

Availability:
• Available to team by being at work when scheduled and adheres to UC Health meal periods and break policy. Arrives on time, is prepared, is flexible in response to workload demands, and helps others complete work when possible. Demonstrates flexibility and self-direction in meeting patient and departmental needs by responding as a team player

Communication:
• Follows direction of licensed therapist in the delivery of patient care. Collaborates with leadership to assure completion of necessary clinical and clerical tasks.

Department Operations- Non-clinical:
• Photocopies and organizes departmental forms, and patient education/exercise forms.

Education and Experience Requirements:
• High School Education Required
• Certified in CPR, Required
• Customer service and interpersonal skills, Required

About UC Health
UC Health is an integrated academic health system serving Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. In partnership with the University of Cincinnati, UC Health combines clinical expertise and compassion with research and teaching—a combination that provides patients with options for even the most complex situations. Members of UC Health include: UC Medical Center, West Chester Hospital, University of Cincinnati Physicians and UC Health Ambulatory Services (with more than 900 board-certified clinicians and surgeons), Lindner Center of HOPE and several specialized institutes including: UC Gardner Neuroscience Institute and the University of Cincinnati Cancer Center. Many UC Health locations have received national recognition for outstanding quality and patient satisfaction. Learn more at uchealth.com.
UC Health is an EEO employer.