Functional Rehab Aide: Mobility & Wellness Support

Excelsior Care Group; Saint Cloud (NJ); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Acacia Care Rehab and Nursing Center in West Orange, NJ, is seeking a compassionate Rehab Aide to support residents’ mobility, independence, and well-being under rehabilitation and nursing teams.

You will assist with ambulation, ROM exercises, equipment sanitation, safe transfers, and accurate EMR documentation, while leading group wellness activities and adhering to care plans and safety guidelines. Prior rehab aide experience and strong communication are preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Previous experience as a rehabilitation technician or rehab aide preferred.
• Experience in a long-term care or skilled nursing facility is a plus.
• Strong communication skills and a compassionate, patient approach to resident care.
• Ability to follow instructions and work collaboratively with nursing and rehabilitation staff.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with ambulation and mobility exercises as directed by the rehabilitation team and in accordance with established care plans.
• Assist with Active-Assisted Range of Motion (AAROM) and Passive Range of Motion (PROM) exercises as trained and directed.
• Clean and sanitize equipment and surfaces used in the functional maintenance program.
• Assist with safe resident transfers, including transfers into and out of wheelchairs, using appropriate equipment and techniques.
• Coordinate with nursing staff to ensure prescribed splints and braces are applied and removed by authorized staff according to medical orders and wearing schedules.
• Monitor and promptly report changes in residents’ functional abilities, skin integrity, or overall condition to the nursing manager or rehabilitation director.
• Accurately document activities, ambulation distances, and levels of assistance in the Electronic Medical Records (EMR) system.
• Lead group wellness exercises as directed by rehabilitation staff, encouraging resident participation and engagement.
• Follow resident care plans, infection prevention procedures, and facility safety guidelines.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the rehabilitation director.

Skills

Mobility assistance

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Acacia Care Rehab and Nursing Center in West Orange, NJ, is seeking a compassionate Rehab Aide to support residents’ mobility, independence, and well-being under rehabilitation and nursing teams.

You will assist with ambulation, ROM exercises, equipment sanitation, safe transfers, and accurate EMR documentation, while leading group wellness activities and adhering to care plans and safety guidelines. Prior rehab aide experience and strong communication are preferred.